US Bridges

CR 119/13 over I 79 Nb/Sb

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.95 MI N of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000020A536

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 119/13 over I 79 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 119/13 over I 79 Nb/Sb in Kanawha 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 119/13
CrossesI 79 Nb/Sb
Location0.95 MI N of US 119
RouteCounty Highway 11913
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.40904, -81.5771
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic197 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 119/13 over I 79 Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is CR 119/13 over I 79 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 119/13 over I 79 Nb/Sb carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 119/13 over I 79 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 119/13 over I 79 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.