US Bridges

U.S. 219 over U.S. 219

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. E. Jct. US 33 · Structure no. 00000000042A203

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 219 over U.S. 219 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 219 over U.S. 219 in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2032. The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 219
CrossesU.S. 219
Location0.01 Mi. E. Jct. US 33
RouteU.S. Route 21900
Coordinates38.95433, -79.85745
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 219 over U.S. 219 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 219 over U.S. 219 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 219 over U.S. 219 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 219 over U.S. 219?

The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 219 over U.S. 219?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.