US Bridges

CR 119/96 over CSX Railroad & Trace Ck

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mile West of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000023A248

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 119/96 over CSX Railroad & Trace Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 119/96 over CSX Railroad & Trace Ck in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 119/96
CrossesCSX Railroad & Trace Ck
Location0.11 Mile West of US 119
RouteCounty Highway 11996
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.79955, -82.09633
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$825,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 119/96 over CSX Railroad & Trace Ck built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 119/96 over CSX Railroad & Trace Ck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 119/96 over CSX Railroad & Trace Ck carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 119/96 over CSX Railroad & Trace Ck?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 119/96 over CSX Railroad & Trace Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.