US Bridges

U.S. 219 & Wv 55 over Windy Run

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mi. N of CR 15/5 · Structure no. 00000000042A257

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 219 & Wv 55 over Windy Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying U.S. 219 & Wv 55 over Windy Run in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 219 & Wv 55
CrossesWindy Run
Location0.12 Mi. N of CR 15/5
RouteU.S. Route 21900
Coordinates38.54374, -80.0357
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,365 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 Windy Run built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 219 & Wv 55 over Windy 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 July 2023.

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

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.