US Bridges

US 119 over Guyandotte River

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N. of CR 119/27 · Structure no. 00000000023A173

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
679 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over Guyandotte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 over Guyandotte River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,235 by 2041. The structure is 679 ft (206.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 119
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.02 MI N. of CR 119/27
RouteU.S. Route 11900
Coordinates37.9745, -82.01946
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length679 ft (206.9 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2021)
Projected traffic11,235 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over Guyandotte River built?

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

What condition is US 119 over Guyandotte 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 119 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 679 ft (206.9 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.