US Bridges

US 119 over Wv 601 Jefferson Road

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.49 MI N of Wv 214 (f) · Structure no. 00000000020A659

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over Wv 601 Jefferson Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 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 30,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,235 by 2040. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 119
CrossesWv 601 Jefferson Road
Location1.49 MI N of Wv 214 (f)
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates38.34153, -81.7019
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,700 (2020)
Projected traffic32,235 by 2040
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$550,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over Wv 601 Jefferson Road built?

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

What condition is US 119 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 October 2024.

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

About 30,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over Wv 601 Jefferson Road?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over Wv 601 Jefferson Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.