US Bridges

US 19 Nbl over Summersville Lake

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 1.01 Miles S. of CR 41/2 · Structure no. 00000000034A092

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
1,485 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Nbl over Summersville Lake is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying US 19 Nbl over Summersville Lake in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,580 by 2042. The structure is 1,485 ft (452.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 19 Nbl
CrossesSummersville Lake
Location1.01 Miles S. of CR 41/2
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.24038, -80.85421
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,485 ft (452.7 m)
Longest span400 ft (121.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,150 (2022)
Projected traffic8,580 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 Nbl over Summersville Lake built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 Nbl over Summersville Lake 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 19 Nbl over Summersville Lake carry?

About 7,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 19 Nbl over Summersville Lake?

The structure is 1,485 ft (452.7 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 Nbl over Summersville Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.