US Bridges

Marion CO 19/73 over Mon. Rvr. CSX RR City ST

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI East US 19 · Structure no. 00000000025A242

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO 19/73 over Mon. Rvr. CSX RR City ST is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marion CO 19/73 over Mon. Rvr. CSX RR City ST in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 104 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,905 by 2041. The structure is 1,248 ft (380.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarion CO 19/73
CrossesMon. Rvr. CSX RR City ST
Location0.09 MI East US 19
RouteCounty Highway 1973
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.48242, -80.14047
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,248 ft (380.4 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2022)
Projected traffic20,905 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$22.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO 19/73 over Mon. Rvr. CSX RR City ST built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Marion CO 19/73 over Mon. Rvr. CSX RR City ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO 19/73 over Mon. Rvr. CSX RR City ST carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO 19/73 over Mon. Rvr. CSX RR City ST?

The structure is 1,248 ft (380.4 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO 19/73 over Mon. Rvr. CSX RR City ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.