US Bridges

US219 & Wva 72 over Blackfork Cheat River

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.33 MI S of CR 219/6 · Structure no. 00000000047A080

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
589 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US219 & Wva 72 over Blackfork Cheat River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US219 & Wva 72 over Blackfork Cheat River in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2032. The structure is 589 ft (179.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesUS219 & Wva 72
CrossesBlackfork Cheat River
Location0.33 MI S of CR 219/6
RouteU.S. Route 21900
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.09572, -79.66918
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length589 ft (179.5 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,061 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US219 & Wva 72 over Blackfork Cheat River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US219 & Wva 72 over Blackfork 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 US219 & Wva 72 over Blackfork Cheat River carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US219 & Wva 72 over Blackfork Cheat River?

The structure is 589 ft (179.5 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US219 & Wva 72 over Blackfork Cheat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.