US Bridges

U.S. 219 & Wv 55 over Rafe Run

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S Randolph CR 43 · Structure no. 00000000042A249

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 219 & Wv 55 over Rafe Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying U.S. 219 & Wv 55 over Rafe Run in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 219 & Wv 55
CrossesRafe Run
Location0.03 MI S Randolph CR 43
RouteU.S. Route 21900
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.6827, -80.00614
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,785 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 & Wv 55 over Rafe Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 219 & Wv 55 over Rafe Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 219 & Wv 55 over Rafe Run carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 219 & Wv 55 over Rafe Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 219 & Wv 55 over Rafe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.