US Bridges

US Route 119 over Deckers Creek Trail

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.21 MI South US Rt 19 · Structure no. 00000000031A197

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 119 over Deckers Creek Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 119 over Deckers Creek Trail in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,400 by 2041. The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 119
CrossesDeckers Creek Trail
Location0.21 MI South US Rt 19
RouteU.S. Route 11900
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.62762, -79.96014
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length289 ft (88.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,300 (2019)
Projected traffic34,400 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 119 over Deckers Creek Trail built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 119 over Deckers Creek Trail 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 119 over Deckers Creek Trail carry?

About 25,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 119 over Deckers Creek Trail?

The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 119 over Deckers Creek Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.