US 19 Sbl over Birch River

Fair Condition29 years old5,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyNicholas
Location0.49 Miles N. Of CR 1
CarriesUS 19 Sbl
CrossesBirch River
Coordinates38.50060, -80.75551

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway9 (Excellent)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length328.1 ft (100 m)
Max Span90.6 ft (27.6 m)
Deck Width44.6 ft (13.6 m)
Deck Area1,360 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1997

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,900 (2022)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000034A096

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