US Bridges

CR 19 over I-64 EB & WB

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.33 Mile N of Wv 34 · Structure no. 00000000040A136

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 19 over I-64 EB & WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 19 over I-64 EB & WB in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,286 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 19
CrossesI-64 EB & WB
Location0.33 Mile N of Wv 34
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.43981, -82.01874
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2021)
Projected traffic17,286 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 19 over I-64 EB & WB built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 19 over I-64 EB & WB 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 19 over I-64 EB & WB carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 19 over I-64 EB & WB?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns CR 19 over I-64 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.