US Bridges

US Route 19 over Pharaoh Run

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South CO Rt 19/3 · Structure no. 00000000025A052

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 19 over Pharaoh Run is a concrete slab carrying US Route 19 over Pharaoh Run 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,640 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Route 19
CrossesPharaoh Run
Location0.03 MI South CO Rt 19/3
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.53122, -80.11707
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,640 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 19 over Pharaoh Run built?

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

What condition is US Route 19 over Pharaoh Run 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 Route 19 over Pharaoh Run carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 19 over Pharaoh Run?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 19 over Pharaoh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.