US 19 over I 77
FairMercer County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI N of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000028A067
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 299 ft
- 1 main span
- 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 1978, so it is 47 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2040. The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 19 over I 77 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 19 over I 77 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 July 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 299 ft (91.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 19 over I 77?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.