US Bridges

US Route 19 over Buffalo Crk & Private RD

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI North CO 250/19 · Structure no. 00000000025A240

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
421 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 19 over Buffalo Crk & Private RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 19 over Buffalo Crk & Private RD in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,680 by 2041. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS Route 19
CrossesBuffalo Crk & Private RD
Location0.17 MI North CO 250/19
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates39.49632, -80.14082
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length421 ft (128.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2019)
Projected traffic13,680 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 19 over Buffalo Crk & Private RD built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 19 over Buffalo Crk & Private RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 19 over Buffalo Crk & Private RD carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 19 over Buffalo Crk & Private RD?

The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 19 over Buffalo Crk & Private RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.