US Bridges

US Route 19 over Dents Run

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South I-79 Ramp · Structure no. 00000000031A050

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 19 over Dents Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US Route 19 over Dents Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,095 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long.

CarriesUS Route 19
CrossesDents Run
Location0.04 MI South I-79 Ramp
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates39.62772, -79.98815
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2022)
Projected traffic12,095 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 19 over Dents Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 19 over Dents Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 19 over Dents Run carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 19 over Dents Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns US Route 19 over Dents Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.