US Bridges

US 22 EB & WB over Harmon Creek CR1 CR1/3

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.15 Mi. West JCT CR1 · Structure no. 00000000005A067

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
780 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 EB & WB over Harmon Creek CR1 CR1/3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 EB & WB over Harmon Creek CR1 CR1/3 in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 28,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,014 by 2043. The structure is 780 ft (237.6 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesUS 22 EB & WB
CrossesHarmon Creek CR1 CR1/3
Location0.15 Mi. West JCT CR1
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.39463, -80.5684
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length780 ft (237.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,700 (2023)
Projected traffic35,014 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 EB & WB over Harmon Creek CR1 CR1/3 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 EB & WB over Harmon Creek CR1 CR1/3 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 EB & WB over Harmon Creek CR1 CR1/3 carry?

About 28,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 22 EB & WB over Harmon Creek CR1 CR1/3?

The structure is 780 ft (237.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 EB & WB over Harmon Creek CR1 CR1/3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.