US Route 19 over West Fork River
FairHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.53 MI South CO Rt 50/12 · Structure no. 00000000017A076
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 289 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 19 over West Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 19 over West Fork River in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,330 by 2041. The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 19 over West Fork River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 19 over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 19 over West Fork River carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US Route 19 over West Fork River?
The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 19 over West Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.