US Bridges

CR 19/3 over Shelving Rock Run

PoorPosted for load

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.40 MI South of CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000054A054

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 19/3 over Shelving Rock Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 19/3 over Shelving Rock Run in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 19/3
CrossesShelving Rock Run
Location0.40 MI South of CR 19
RouteCounty Highway 193
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.10928, -81.46677
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 19/3 over Shelving Rock Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 19/3 over Shelving Rock Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 19/3 over Shelving Rock Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 19/3 over Shelving Rock Run?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 19/3 over Shelving Rock Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.