US Bridges

U S 219 over Tygart Valley River

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S JCT CR 38 · Structure no. 00000000042A136

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U S 219 over Tygart Valley River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying U S 219 over Tygart Valley River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,295 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesU S 219
CrossesTygart Valley River
Location0.06 MI S JCT CR 38
RouteU.S. Route 21900
Coordinates38.80906, -79.88206
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic8,295 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U S 219 over Tygart Valley River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is U S 219 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does U S 219 over Tygart Valley River carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is U S 219 over Tygart Valley River?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U S 219 over Tygart Valley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.