US Bridges

US 19 over West Fork River

Poor

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A074

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over West Fork River is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 19 over West Fork River in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,290 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 19
CrossesWest Fork River
Location0.07 MI South Wv Rt 20
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.2816, -80.35127
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2019)
Projected traffic10,290 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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$7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 over West Fork River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 over West Fork River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 19 over West Fork River carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over West Fork River?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 over West Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.