US 19 over West Fork River
FairLewis County, West Virginia · 0.34 MI S of CO 19/3 · Structure no. 00000000021A209
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 247 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 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 1951 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 74 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2038. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 19 over West Fork River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 19 over West Fork River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 19 over West Fork River?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 19 over West Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.