US Bridges

US 19 Sbl over County Route 1

FairPosted for load

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.85 Miles S. of CR 19/3 · Structure no. 00000000034A101

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Sbl over County Route 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 Sbl over County Route 1 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,080 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 19 Sbl
CrossesCounty Route 1
Location0.85 Miles S. of CR 19/3
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.49945, -80.75632
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,080 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 Sbl over County Route 1 built?

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

What condition is US 19 Sbl over County Route 1 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 US 19 Sbl over County Route 1 carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 19 Sbl over County Route 1?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 Sbl over County Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.