US Bridges

US Route 19 over Paw Paw Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI North CO Rt 17 · Structure no. 00000000025A049

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 19 over Paw Paw Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 19 over Paw Paw Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 19
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location0.06 MI North CO Rt 17
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.52949, -80.1211
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2020)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$529,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 19 over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 19 over Paw Paw Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 19 over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 19 over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 19 over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.