US Bridges

U.S. Rt. 19 over Dents Run

PoorPosted for load

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South CO Rt 46/2 · Structure no. 00000000031A048

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Rt. 19 over Dents Run is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. Rt. 19 over Dents Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. Rt. 19
CrossesDents Run
Location0.03 MI South CO Rt 46/2
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.61844, -80.02039
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2019)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Rt. 19 over Dents Run built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Rt. 19 over Dents Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Rt. 19 over Dents Run carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Rt. 19 over Dents Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Rt. 19 over Dents Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.