US Bridges

US 119 over CSX Railroad

Poor

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.21 MI S. US 119 Exit R. · Structure no. 00000000023A102

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 over CSX Railroad in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,125 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 119
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.21 MI S. US 119 Exit R.
RouteU.S. Route 11900
Coordinates37.97475, -82.01847
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2023)
Projected traffic13,125 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 119 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 119 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.