US Bridges

US 219 over Monroe Edgar Ave CSX RR

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.15 Miles N. of CR 48 · Structure no. 00000000013A181

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

About this bridge

US 219 over Monroe Edgar Ave CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 over Monroe Edgar Ave CSX RR 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 605 ft (184.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219
CrossesMonroe Edgar Ave CSX RR
Location0.15 Miles N. of CR 48
RouteU.S. Route 21900
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.74596, -80.46937
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length605 ft (184.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 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
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over Monroe Edgar Ave CSX RR built?

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

What condition is US 219 over Monroe Edgar Ave CSX RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 219 over Monroe Edgar Ave CSX RR carry?

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

How long is US 219 over Monroe Edgar Ave CSX RR?

The structure is 605 ft (184.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over Monroe Edgar Ave CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.