US Bridges

US Route 19 over Limestone Run

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South CO Rt 9/8 · Structure no. 00000000017A079

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 19 over Limestone Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 19 over Limestone Run in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,415 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesUS Route 19
CrossesLimestone Run
Location0.03 MI South CO Rt 9/8
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates39.2937, -80.36246
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2019)
Projected traffic10,415 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Route 19 over Limestone Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 19 over Limestone Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 19 over Limestone Run carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Route 19 over Limestone Run?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 19 over Limestone Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.