US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 3/1 over Bingamon Creek

Poor

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI West CO Rt 3 · Structure no. 00000000017A007

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 3/1 over Bingamon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison CO Rt 3/1 over Bingamon Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO Rt 3/1
CrossesBingamon Creek
Location0.02 MI West CO Rt 3
RouteCounty Highway 301
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.4492, -80.39671
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 3/1 over Bingamon Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 3/1 over Bingamon Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 3/1 over Bingamon Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harrison CO Rt 3/1 over Bingamon Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 3/1 over Bingamon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.