US 19 over Wv 112 NSRR East River
PoorMercer County, West Virginia · 0.34 MI S of CR 25 · Structure no. 00000000028A146
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 648 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 19 over Wv 112 NSRR East River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 over Wv 112 NSRR East River in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,750 by 2043. The structure is 648 ft (197.6 m) long and 49 ft wide.
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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.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 19 over Wv 112 NSRR East River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 19 over Wv 112 NSRR East River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 19 over Wv 112 NSRR East River carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 19 over Wv 112 NSRR East River?
The structure is 648 ft (197.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 19 over Wv 112 NSRR East River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.