US Bridges

US 19 F over Sand Fork

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI S of CO Rt 15 Sls · Structure no. 00000000021A187

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 F over Sand Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 19 F over Sand Fork in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesUS 19 F
CrossesSand Fork
Location0.20 MI S of CO Rt 15 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates38.90377, -80.42242
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2038
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 F over Sand Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 F over Sand Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 19 F over Sand Fork carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 19 F over Sand Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 F over Sand Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.