US Bridges

US 19A WB over CO 4/1

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.58 Mi. E of I-77 · Structure no. 00000000041A153

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19A WB over CO 4/1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19A WB over CO 4/1 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS 19A WB
CrossesCO 4/1
Location0.58 Mi. E of I-77
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates37.83957, -81.21253
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19A WB over CO 4/1 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19A WB over CO 4/1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 19A WB over CO 4/1 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 19A WB over CO 4/1?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 19A WB over CO 4/1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.