US Bridges

US Route 19 over Wades Run

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North CO Rt 50 · Structure no. 00000000031A059

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 19 over Wades Run is a concrete slab carrying US Route 19 over Wades Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,750 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Route 19
CrossesWades Run
Location0.01 MI North CO Rt 50
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.66703, -80.01834
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2019)
Projected traffic13,750 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 Wades Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 19 over Wades 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 March 2023.

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

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 19 over Wades Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 19 over Wades Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.