US Bridges

US 219 over Greenbrier River

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.05 Miles N. of CR 48 · Structure no. 00000000013A180

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
425 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over Greenbrier River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 over Greenbrier River in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2039. The structure is 425 ft (129.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesUS 219
CrossesGreenbrier River
Location0.05 Miles N. of CR 48
RouteU.S. Route 21900
Coordinates37.74443, -80.46829
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length425 ft (129.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2019)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over Greenbrier River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219 over Greenbrier River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 219 over Greenbrier River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over Greenbrier River?

The structure is 425 ft (129.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over Greenbrier River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.