US Bridges

Ramp "b" US 19 Nbl over Birch River

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.06 Miles N. of Wv 82 · Structure no. 00000000034A098

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp "b" US 19 Nbl over Birch River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp "b" US 19 Nbl over Birch River in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2042. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp "b" US 19 Nbl
CrossesBirch River
Location0.06 Miles N. of Wv 82
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.50033, -80.75498
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
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2022)
Projected traffic774 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp "b" US 19 Nbl over Birch River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp "b" US 19 Nbl over Birch River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp "b" US 19 Nbl over Birch River carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ramp "b" US 19 Nbl over Birch River?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp "b" US 19 Nbl over Birch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.