US Bridges

US Route 119 over Cobun Creek

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.40 MI North CO Rt 857 · Structure no. 00000000031A196

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 119 over Cobun Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 119 over Cobun Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,260 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesUS Route 119
CrossesCobun Creek
Location0.40 MI North CO Rt 857
RouteU.S. Route 11900
Coordinates39.61034, -79.9695
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
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2020)
Projected traffic17,260 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$595,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 119 over Cobun Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 119 over Cobun Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does US Route 119 over Cobun Creek carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 119 over Cobun Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 119 over Cobun Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.