US Bridges

US Route 119 over I-68 EB & WB

Poor

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.25 MI North CO Rt 76 · Structure no. 00000000031A195

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 119 over I-68 EB & WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 119 over I-68 EB & WB in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,065 by 2041. The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 119
CrossesI-68 EB & WB
Location0.25 MI North CO Rt 76
RouteU.S. Route 11900
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.58403, -79.95372
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (97 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2022)
Projected traffic24,065 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 119 over I-68 EB & WB built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 119 over I-68 EB & WB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 119 over I-68 EB & WB carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 119 over I-68 EB & WB?

The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 119 over I-68 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.