US Bridges

US 119 over Tygart Val Riv & CSX RR

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North Tay CO 40 · Structure no. 00000000046A085

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
683 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over Tygart Val Riv & CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 over Tygart Val Riv & CSX RR in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,080 by 2041. The structure is 683 ft (208.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 119
CrossesTygart Val Riv & CSX RR
Location0.01 MI North Tay CO 40
RouteU.S. Route 11900
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33995, -80.02547
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length683 ft (208.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,080 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over Tygart Val Riv & CSX RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 over Tygart Val Riv & CSX RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 119 over Tygart Val Riv & CSX RR carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over Tygart Val Riv & CSX RR?

The structure is 683 ft (208.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over Tygart Val Riv & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.