US Bridges

U.S. 119 over West Run

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.08 S. Mon. Co. 119/17 · Structure no. 00000000031A331

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 119 over West Run is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 119 over West Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,185 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. 119
CrossesWest Run
Location0.08 S. Mon. Co. 119/17
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates39.6526, -79.9147
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2022)
Projected traffic23,185 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 119 over West Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 119 over West Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 119 over West Run carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 119 over West Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns U.S. 119 over West Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.