US Bridges

U S 219 over N. Fk. Blackwater River

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI S Wv 32 · Structure no. 00000000047A060

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U S 219 over N. Fk. Blackwater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U S 219 over N. Fk. Blackwater River in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,890 by 2041. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU S 219
CrossesN. Fk. Blackwater River
Location0.05 MI S Wv 32
RouteU.S. Route 21900
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.15277, -79.49617
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic2,890 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U S 219 over N. Fk. Blackwater River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is U S 219 over N. Fk. Blackwater 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does U S 219 over N. Fk. Blackwater River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is U S 219 over N. Fk. Blackwater River?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns U S 219 over N. Fk. Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.