US Bridges

County Route 19/15 over Bluestone River

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mile E. of Co. 10/7 · Structure no. 00000000028A198

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19/15 over Bluestone River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 19/15 over Bluestone River in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 19/15
CrossesBluestone River
Location0.03 Mile E. of Co. 10/7
RouteCounty Highway 1915
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.40311, -81.16549
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 19/15 over Bluestone River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19/15 over Bluestone River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 19/15 over Bluestone River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 19/15 over Bluestone River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19/15 over Bluestone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.