US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 5/2 over Mcintire Fork

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.40 MI North CO Rt 5 · Structure no. 00000000017A021

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 5/2 over Mcintire Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CO Rt 5/2 over Mcintire Fork in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO Rt 5/2
CrossesMcintire Fork
Location0.40 MI North CO Rt 5
RouteCounty Highway 502
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.37026, -80.51647
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic70 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$463,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 5/2 over Mcintire Fork built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 5/2 over Mcintire Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 5/2 over Mcintire Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Harrison CO Rt 5/2 over Mcintire Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 5/2 over Mcintire Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.