US Bridges

US 19 over Wv 16

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.18 Mi. N. of Cr. 16/38 · Structure no. 00000000041A150

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over Wv 16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 over Wv 16 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 21,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,680 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 19
CrossesWv 16
Location0.18 Mi. N. of Cr. 16/38
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.87112, -81.18905
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,400 (2022)
Projected traffic25,680 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 over Wv 16 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 over Wv 16 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 19 over Wv 16 carry?

About 21,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over Wv 16?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 over Wv 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.