US Bridges

Harrison CR 19/2 over Har. Rt. 19/54 & River

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI East US Rt 19 · Structure no. 00000000017A087

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
618 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CR 19/2 over Har. Rt. 19/54 & River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison CR 19/2 over Har. Rt. 19/54 & River in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,015 by 2041. The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrison CR 19/2
CrossesHar. Rt. 19/54 & River
Location0.08 MI East US Rt 19
RouteCounty Highway 1902
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.42362, -80.2757
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length618 ft (188.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,015 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 Harrison CR 19/2 over Har. Rt. 19/54 & River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CR 19/2 over Har. Rt. 19/54 & 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CR 19/2 over Har. Rt. 19/54 & River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CR 19/2 over Har. Rt. 19/54 & River?

The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CR 19/2 over Har. Rt. 19/54 & River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.