US 19 over West Fork River
FairLewis County, West Virginia · 0.70 MI S CO 42 · Structure no. 00000000021A171
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 313 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 19 over West Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 over West Fork River in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2038. The structure is 313 ft (95.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 19 over West Fork River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 19 over West Fork River 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 19 over West Fork River carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 19 over West Fork River?
The structure is 313 ft (95.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 19 over West Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.