US 219 and Wv 72 over Shavers Fork Cheat River
FairTucker County, West Virginia · 0.15 Miles N. Jct. Wv 72 · Structure no. 00000000047A078
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 221 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 219 and Wv 72 over Shavers Fork Cheat River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 and Wv 72 over Shavers Fork Cheat River in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,061 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 219 and Wv 72 over Shavers Fork Cheat River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 219 and Wv 72 over Shavers Fork Cheat 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 219 and Wv 72 over Shavers Fork Cheat River carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 219 and Wv 72 over Shavers Fork Cheat River?
The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 219 and Wv 72 over Shavers Fork Cheat River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.