US Bridges

Tay CO Rt 119/24 over Berkeley Run

Poor

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East US Route 119 · Structure no. 00000000046A057

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tay CO Rt 119/24 over Berkeley Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tay CO Rt 119/24 over Berkeley Run in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesTay CO Rt 119/24
CrossesBerkeley Run
Location0.01 MI East US Route 119
RouteCounty Highway 11924
Coordinates39.31839, -80.04228
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tay CO Rt 119/24 over Berkeley Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tay CO Rt 119/24 over Berkeley Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Tay CO Rt 119/24 over Berkeley Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Tay CO Rt 119/24 over Berkeley Run?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Tay CO Rt 119/24 over Berkeley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.