US Bridges

US 119 over US 52 and NS Railroad

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI North of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000030A126

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
489 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over US 52 and NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 over US 52 and NS Railroad in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,490 by 2043. The structure is 489 ft (148.9 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 119
CrossesUS 52 and NS Railroad
Location0.14 MI North of US 52
RouteU.S. Route 11900
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.76045, -82.31153
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length489 ft (148.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,490 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$200,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over US 52 and NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 over US 52 and NS Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 119 over US 52 and NS Railroad carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over US 52 and NS Railroad?

The structure is 489 ft (148.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over US 52 and NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.