US Bridges

US 119 over Wv 73

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West of Wv 73 · Structure no. 00000000023A254

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over Wv 73 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 over Wv 73 in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,615 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 119
CrossesWv 73
Location0.01 Mile West of Wv 73
RouteU.S. Route 11900
Coordinates37.85484, -82.04489
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,615 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Wv 73 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 over Wv 73 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 119 over Wv 73 carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over Wv 73?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over Wv 73?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.