US Bridges

US Route 119 over CSX Railroad

GoodPosted for load

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North CR 119/36 · Structure no. 00000000046A080

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 119 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 119 over CSX Railroad in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,795 by 2041. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS Route 119
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.01 MI North CR 119/36
RouteU.S. Route 11900
Coordinates39.30568, -80.04767
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,795 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 119 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 119 over CSX Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 119 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Route 119 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 119 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.