US Bridges

CO Route 119/21 over Left Fork of Steer Creek

Poor

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of US 33 T · Structure no. 00000000011A122

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Route 119/21 over Left Fork of Steer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO Route 119/21 over Left Fork of Steer Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2038. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesCO Route 119/21
CrossesLeft Fork of Steer Creek
Location0.01 MI S of US 33 T
RouteCounty Highway 11921
Coordinates38.85051, -80.96317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic106 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Route 119/21 over Left Fork of Steer Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Route 119/21 over Left Fork of Steer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CO Route 119/21 over Left Fork of Steer Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO Route 119/21 over Left Fork of Steer Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO Route 119/21 over Left Fork of Steer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.