US Bridges

US 19 Sls over Maxwell Run

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI N of CO Rt 12 Sls · Structure no. 00000000021A061

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Sls over Maxwell Run is a concrete slab carrying US 19 Sls over Maxwell Run in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 19 Sls
CrossesMaxwell Run
Location0.14 MI N of CO Rt 12 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.06399, -80.45286
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$212,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 Sls over Maxwell Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 Sls over Maxwell Run 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 19 Sls over Maxwell Run carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 19 Sls over Maxwell Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 Sls over Maxwell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.