FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY 119/26

Carrying COUNTY 119/26 over STONECOAL CREEK

0.03 MI N OF US 33, Lewis, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY 119/26

The COUNTY 119/26 bridge in Lewis, West Virginia carries COUNTY 119/26 over STONECOAL CREEK. It was built in 1914, making it 112 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 26.5 meters (87 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How COUNTY 119/26 compares

▼ 24.7
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of West Virginia bridges
159
Bridges in Lewis · 15 in Poor condition
COUNTY 119/26 16.3 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1914
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
26.5 m (87 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000021A144

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY 119/26 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare COUNTY 119/26 against other structures in Lewis and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for COUNTY 119/26?

COUNTY 119/26 in Lewis, West Virginia, superstructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY 119/26 inspected?

COUNTY 119/26's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 150 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY 119/26 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY 119/26?

COUNTY 119/26 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY 119/26?

COUNTY 119/26 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY 119/26 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY 119/26 was built in 1914, making it 112 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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