US Bridges

US 119 over CSX Railroad

Poor

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI West of CR 65/30 · Structure no. 00000000030A134

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
552 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 over CSX Railroad in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,174 by 2042. The structure is 552 ft (168.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 119
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.12 MI West of CR 65/30
RouteU.S. Route 11900
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.7966, -82.10849
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length552 ft (168.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic8,174 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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$750,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 over CSX Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 119 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 552 ft (168.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.