US Bridges

County Route 19/26 over Scotts Run

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South CO Rt 19/25 · Structure no. 00000000031A070

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19/26 over Scotts Run is a concrete continuous frame carrying County Route 19/26 over Scotts Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 19/26
CrossesScotts Run
Location0.02 MI South CO Rt 19/25
RouteCounty Highway 1926
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.65863, -80.00827
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic155 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$428,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 19/26 over Scotts Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19/26 over Scotts 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 19/26 over Scotts Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 19/26 over Scotts Run?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19/26 over Scotts Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.