US Bridges

US Route 119 over Berkeley Run

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI North CR 119/35 · Structure no. 00000000046A052

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 119 over Berkeley Run is a concrete culvert carrying US Route 119 over Berkeley Run in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 6 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,685 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS Route 119
CrossesBerkeley Run
Location0.17 MI North CR 119/35
RouteU.S. Route 11900
Coordinates39.30691, -80.0483
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,685 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 119 over Berkeley Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 119 over Berkeley Run 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 US Route 119 over Berkeley Run carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Route 119 over Berkeley Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m).

Who owns US Route 119 over Berkeley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.