US Bridges

Exit #3 Ramp US22 over Harmon Creek CR 1/3

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mi. West JCT CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000005A070

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
449 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,683
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exit #3 Ramp US22 over Harmon Creek CR 1/3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit #3 Ramp US22 over Harmon Creek CR 1/3 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 3,683 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,493 by 2040. The structure is 449 ft (137 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesExit #3 Ramp US22
CrossesHarmon Creek CR 1/3
Location0.09 Mi. West JCT CR 1
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.39419, -80.56849
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length449 ft (137 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,683 (2020)
Projected traffic4,493 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$277,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Exit #3 Ramp US22 over Harmon Creek CR 1/3 built?

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

What condition is Exit #3 Ramp US22 over Harmon Creek CR 1/3 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Exit #3 Ramp US22 over Harmon Creek CR 1/3 carry?

About 3,683 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Exit #3 Ramp US22 over Harmon Creek CR 1/3?

The structure is 449 ft (137 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Exit #3 Ramp US22 over Harmon Creek CR 1/3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.