US Bridges

CR 219/34 over Tygart Valley River

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mi. W. of US 33 · Structure no. 00000000042A161

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 219/34 over Tygart Valley River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 219/34 over Tygart Valley River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,187 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 219/34
CrossesTygart Valley River
Location0.12 Mi. W. of US 33
RouteCounty Highway 21934
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.9183, -79.84571
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2022)
Projected traffic17,187 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 219/34 over Tygart Valley River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 219/34 over Tygart Valley River carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 219/34 over Tygart Valley River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 219/34 over Tygart Valley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.