US Bridges

Pend CR 19 over N Fk S Branch Potomac R

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 2.62 MI S JCT CR 17 · Structure no. 00000000036A159

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pend CR 19 over N Fk S Branch Potomac R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pend CR 19 over N Fk S Branch Potomac R in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 63 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPend CR 19
CrossesN Fk S Branch Potomac R
Location2.62 MI S JCT CR 17
RouteCounty Highway 1900
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.5886, -79.54619
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic122 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pend CR 19 over N Fk S Branch Potomac R built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Pend CR 19 over N Fk S Branch Potomac R 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does Pend CR 19 over N Fk S Branch Potomac R carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Pend CR 19 over N Fk S Branch Potomac R?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pend CR 19 over N Fk S Branch Potomac R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.