US Bridges

I-79 (s) over US 19 (f)

Good

Lewis County, West Virginia · 5 Miles South of CO 19/39 · Structure no. 00000000021A221

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 (s) over US 19 (f) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 (s) over US 19 (f) in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,738 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-79 (s)
CrossesUS 19 (f)
Location5 Miles South of CO 19/39
RouteInterstate 79
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.96351, -80.51546
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2020)
Projected traffic23,738 by 2040
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 (s) over US 19 (f) built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-79 (s) over US 19 (f) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-79 (s) over US 19 (f) carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-79 (s) over US 19 (f)?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 (s) over US 19 (f)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.