PEND CR 19
Carrying PEND CR 19 over N FK S BRANCH POTOMAC R
2.62 MI S JCT CR 17, Pendleton, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PEND CR 19
The PEND CR 19 bridge in Pendleton, West Virginia carries PEND CR 19 over N FK S BRANCH POTOMAC R. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 30.6 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 59.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PEND CR 19 compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Last Reconstructed
- 2008
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 30.6 m (100 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.9 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000036A159
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PEND CR 19 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 PEND CR 19 against other structures in Pendleton 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 PEND CR 19?
PEND CR 19 in Pendleton, West Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PEND CR 19 inspected?
PEND CR 19'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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PEND CR 19 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 PEND CR 19?
PEND CR 19 has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PEND CR 19?
PEND CR 19 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is PEND CR 19 and does age affect safety?
PEND CR 19 was built in 1962, making it 64 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.
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.
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