US Bridges

C.R. 219/34 over Tygart Valley River

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.36 MI S JCT Wv 92 · Structure no. 00000000042A081

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 219/34 over Tygart Valley River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 219/34 over Tygart Valley River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,124 by 2039. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 219/34
CrossesTygart Valley River
Location0.36 MI S JCT Wv 92
RouteCounty Highway 21934
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.92384, -79.85698
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2019)
Projected traffic22,124 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 219/34 over Tygart Valley River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 219/34 over Tygart Valley River 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does C.R. 219/34 over Tygart Valley River carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 219/34 over Tygart Valley River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 219/34 over Tygart Valley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.