US Bridges

US 119 North over US 119 Spur Nb&sb

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.63 MI N of CR 214/2 · Structure no. 00000000020A533

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
422 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 North over US 119 Spur Nb&sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 North over US 119 Spur Nb&sb in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 50 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 6 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,990 by 2041. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 119 North
CrossesUS 119 Spur Nb&sb
Location0.63 MI N of CR 214/2
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates38.34934, -81.64996
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic3,990 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 North over US 119 Spur Nb&sb built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 119 North over US 119 Spur Nb&sb 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 119 North over US 119 Spur Nb&sb carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 119 North over US 119 Spur Nb&sb?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 North over US 119 Spur Nb&sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.