US Bridges

C.R. 15/5 over Tygart Valley River

PoorPosted for load

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mi. W. U.S.219 · Structure no. 00000000042A031

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 15/5 over Tygart Valley River is a concrete arch - deck carrying C.R. 15/5 over Tygart Valley River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesC.R. 15/5
CrossesTygart Valley River
Location0.07 Mi. W. U.S.219
RouteCounty Highway 1505
Coordinates38.54559, -80.03702
Functional classRural Local

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
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 15/5 over Tygart Valley River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 15/5 over Tygart Valley River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 15/5 over Tygart Valley River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C.R. 15/5 over Tygart Valley River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 15/5 over Tygart Valley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.