US Bridges

US Route 19 over Br. of West Fork River

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI North CO Rt 19/62 · Structure no. 00000000017A072

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 19 over Br. of West Fork River is a concrete slab carrying US Route 19 over Br. of West Fork River in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Route 19
CrossesBr. of West Fork River
Location0.17 MI North CO Rt 19/62
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.18312, -80.43961
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,480 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$517,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 19 over Br. of West Fork River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 19 over Br. of West Fork 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 Route 19 over Br. of West Fork River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Route 19 over Br. of West Fork River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 19 over Br. of West Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.