US Bridges

U.S. 219 over Tygart Valley River

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.69 Mile South of CR 58 · Structure no. 00000000042A238

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 219 over Tygart Valley River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 219 over Tygart Valley River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 219
CrossesTygart Valley River
Location0.69 Mile South of CR 58
RouteU.S. Route 21900
Coordinates38.60718, -80.02647
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,575 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 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 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 September 2024.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 219 over Tygart Valley River?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 219 over Tygart Valley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.