US Bridges

US 19 over I 77

Poor

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of CR 19/4 · Structure no. 00000000028A066

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over I 77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 over I 77 in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2040. The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 19
CrossesI 77
Location0.04 MI S of CR 19/4
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.52951, -81.10972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic683 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 over I 77 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 over I 77 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 19 over I 77 carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over I 77?

The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 over I 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.