US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 1 over Middle Run

Poor

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West CO Rt 20/2 · Structure no. 00000000017A002

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 1 over Middle Run is a concrete slab carrying Harrison CO Rt 1 over Middle Run in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO Rt 1
CrossesMiddle Run
Location0.01 MI West CO Rt 20/2
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.40943, -80.49028
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$538,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 1 over Middle Run built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 1 over Middle Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 1 over Middle Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 1 over Middle Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 1 over Middle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.