US Bridges

County Route 34/19 over Bear Fork

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile W of CR 25/3 · Structure no. 00000000018A240

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 34/19 over Bear Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 34/19 over Bear Fork in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 34/19
CrossesBear Fork
Location0.01 Mile W of CR 25/3
RouteCounty Highway 3419
Coordinates38.70915, -81.57699
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic218 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 34/19 over Bear Fork built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 34/19 over Bear Fork 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 34/19 over Bear Fork carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 34/19 over Bear Fork?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 34/19 over Bear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.