US Bridges

US 19 Nbl over Wv 55

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.87 Miles N. of CR 43/1 · Structure no. 00000000034A106

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Nbl over Wv 55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 Nbl over Wv 55 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 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,780 by 2039. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 19 Nbl
CrossesWv 55
Location0.87 Miles N. of CR 43/1
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates38.3679, -80.82856
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2019)
Projected traffic6,780 by 2039
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 Nbl over Wv 55 built?

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

What condition is US 19 Nbl over Wv 55 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 19 Nbl over Wv 55 carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 19 Nbl over Wv 55?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 Nbl over Wv 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.