US Bridges

US Rt 19 WB over I-77

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N from I-77 · Structure no. 00000000041A213

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,332
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

US Rt 19 WB over I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Rt 19 WB over I-77 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,332 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,298 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesUS Rt 19 WB
CrossesI-77
Location0.01 MI N from I-77
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates37.83543, -81.21558
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,332 (2022)
Projected traffic13,298 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Rt 19 WB over I-77 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Rt 19 WB over I-77 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 2023.

How much traffic does US Rt 19 WB over I-77 carry?

About 6,332 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US Rt 19 WB over I-77?

The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US Rt 19 WB over I-77?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.