Interstate 79 SB over US 19
FairMonongalia County, West Virginia · 3.40 MI North CO Rt 19/24 · Structure no. 00000000031A176
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 192 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 SB over US 19 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 SB over US 19 in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,660 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 SB over US 19 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 79 SB over US 19 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 Interstate 79 SB over US 19 carry?
About 13,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 SB over US 19?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 79 SB over US 19?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.