County Route 19/43 over West Fork River
FairLewis County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of US 19 Sls · Structure no. 00000000021A174
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 19/43 over West Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 19/43 over West Fork River in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 19/43 over West Fork River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 19/43 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 19/43 over West Fork River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 19/43 over West Fork River?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 19/43 over West Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.