US Bridges

US 219 over Tygart Valley River

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 1.14 MI N JCT CR 51 · Structure no. 00000000042A223

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over Tygart Valley River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 over Tygart Valley River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesUS 219
CrossesTygart Valley River
Location1.14 MI N JCT CR 51
RouteU.S. Route 21900
Coordinates38.48338, -80.04297
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,260 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 US 219 over Tygart Valley River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219 over Tygart Valley River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 over Tygart Valley River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over Tygart Valley River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over Tygart Valley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.