US Bridges

US Rt 19 F over Rt Fk West Fork River

Good

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S Wv Rt 4 F Wye · Structure no. 00000000021A214

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Rt 19 F over Rt Fk West Fork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Rt 19 F over Rt Fk West Fork River in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesUS Rt 19 F
CrossesRt Fk West Fork River
Location0.03 MI S Wv Rt 4 F Wye
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates38.83485, -80.44815
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 Rt 19 F over Rt Fk West Fork River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Rt 19 F over Rt Fk West Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does US Rt 19 F over Rt Fk West Fork River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Rt 19 F over Rt Fk West Fork River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US Rt 19 F over Rt Fk West Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.