US Bridges

County Route 2/17 over Harmon Creek

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. East JCT WV2 · Structure no. 00000000005A058

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2/17 over Harmon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 2/17 over Harmon Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 2/17
CrossesHarmon Creek
Location0.01 Mi. East JCT WV2
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.39101, -80.594
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 2/17 over Harmon Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2/17 over Harmon Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 2/17 over Harmon Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 2/17 over Harmon Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 2/17 over Harmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.