US Bridges

US Route 119 over Berkeley Run

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.41 MI North C R 119/45 · Structure no. 00000000046A053

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 119 over Berkeley Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 119 over Berkeley Run in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,175 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 119
CrossesBerkeley Run
Location0.41 MI North C R 119/45
RouteU.S. Route 11900
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33223, -80.03585
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2020)
Projected traffic3,175 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$448,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 119 over Berkeley Run built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 119 over Berkeley Run carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Route 119 over Berkeley Run?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 119 over Berkeley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.