US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 5/2 over Mcintire Fork

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI South CO Rt 5/3 · Structure no. 00000000017A022

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO Rt 5/2
CrossesMcintire Fork
Location0.19 MI South CO Rt 5/3
RouteCounty Highway 502
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.37443, -80.51533
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 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$431,000 (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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 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.