US Bridges

Us. 219 over Chenoweth Creek

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. N. JCT Cr. 23 · Structure no. 00000000042A138

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Us. 219 over Chenoweth Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Us. 219 over Chenoweth Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,585 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 75 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUs. 219
CrossesChenoweth Creek
Location0.04 Mi. N. JCT Cr. 23
RouteU.S. Route 21900
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.8944, -79.84621
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,700 (2022)
Projected traffic18,585 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
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 Us. 219 over Chenoweth Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Us. 219 over Chenoweth 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 Chenoweth Creek carry?

About 17,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Us. 219 over Chenoweth Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Us. 219 over Chenoweth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.