US Bridges

US Route 19 over West Fork River

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI North CO Rt 19/63 · Structure no. 00000000017A337

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
687 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2019 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 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,415 by 2041. The structure is 687 ft (209.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS Route 19
CrossesWest Fork River
Location0.12 MI North CO Rt 19/63
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates39.36444, -80.31431
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length687 ft (209.4 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2019)
Projected traffic10,415 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US Route 19 over West Fork River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 19 over West Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

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

How long is US Route 19 over West Fork River?

The structure is 687 ft (209.4 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 19 over West Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.