County Route 19/45 over South Fork
FairMercer County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 19/33 · Structure no. 00000000028A158
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 19/45 over South Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 19/45 over South Fork in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 45 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 19/45 over South Fork built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is County Route 19/45 over South Fork 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 19/45 over South Fork carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Route 19/45 over South Fork?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 19/45 over South Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.