US Bridges

West Virginia 2 NB over Harmon Creek

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. South JCT CR2/17 · Structure no. 00000000005A059

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 NB over Harmon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 NB 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,976 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesWest Virginia 2 NB
CrossesHarmon Creek
Location0.05 Mi. South JCT CR2/17
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates40.39077, -80.59447
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2023)
Projected traffic20,976 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$178,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 NB over Harmon Creek built?

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

What condition is West Virginia 2 NB 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 West Virginia 2 NB over Harmon Creek carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 NB over Harmon Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 NB over Harmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.