US Bridges

US Route 19 over Monongahela River R.R.

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North Mon CO 45 · Structure no. 00000000031A051

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
755 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 19 over Monongahela River R.R. is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US Route 19 over Monongahela River R.R. in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,475 by 2041. The structure is 755 ft (230.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 19
CrossesMonongahela River R.R.
Location0.01 MI North Mon CO 45
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.63078, -79.96013
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length755 ft (230.2 m)
Longest span320 ft (97.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2022)
Projected traffic12,475 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 19 over Monongahela River R.R. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 19 over Monongahela River R.R. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 19 over Monongahela River R.R. carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 19 over Monongahela River R.R.?

The structure is 755 ft (230.2 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 19 over Monongahela River R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.