Taylor CR 119/42 over Tygart Valley River
FairTaylor County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI West CO Rt 44/8 · Structure no. 00000000046A064
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 485 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor CR 119/42 over Tygart Valley River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor CR 119/42 over Tygart Valley River in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2041. The structure is 485 ft (147.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor CR 119/42 over Tygart Valley River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taylor CR 119/42 over Tygart Valley River 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 Taylor CR 119/42 over Tygart Valley River carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Taylor CR 119/42 over Tygart Valley River?
The structure is 485 ft (147.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor CR 119/42 over Tygart Valley River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.