US Bridges

Us. 219 over Mill Creek

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.14 Mi. N. of Cr. 46 · Structure no. 00000000042A132

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Us. 219 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Us. 219 over Mill Creek in Randolph 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,355 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUs. 219
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.14 Mi. N. of Cr. 46
RouteU.S. Route 21900
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.73413, -79.96953
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic5,355 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Us. 219 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Us. 219 over Mill Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Us. 219 over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Us. 219 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Us. 219 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.