US Bridges

US 119 North over Wv 601 Jefferson Road

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.47 MI N of Wv 214 · Structure no. 00000000020A658

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 North over Wv 601 Jefferson Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 North over Wv 601 Jefferson Road in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,875 by 2043. The structure is 319 ft (97.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 119 North
CrossesWv 601 Jefferson Road
Location1.47 MI N of Wv 214
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates38.34129, -81.70151
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2023)
Projected traffic28,875 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 North over Wv 601 Jefferson Road built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 North over Wv 601 Jefferson Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 119 North over Wv 601 Jefferson Road carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 119 North over Wv 601 Jefferson Road?

The structure is 319 ft (97.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 North over Wv 601 Jefferson Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.