US Bridges

Mgl CO Rt 119/39 over Deckers Creek

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.12 Miles North US 119 · Structure no. 00000000031A281

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
551 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mgl CO Rt 119/39 over Deckers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mgl CO Rt 119/39 over Deckers Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,355 by 2041. The structure is 551 ft (167.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMgl CO Rt 119/39
CrossesDeckers Creek
Location0.12 Miles North US 119
RouteCounty Highway 11939
Coordinates39.6263, -79.95894
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length551 ft (167.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,355 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mgl CO Rt 119/39 over Deckers Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mgl CO Rt 119/39 over Deckers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Mgl CO Rt 119/39 over Deckers Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mgl CO Rt 119/39 over Deckers Creek?

The structure is 551 ft (167.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mgl CO Rt 119/39 over Deckers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.