US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 5/6 over Branch of Grass Run

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West CO Rt 5/4 · Structure no. 00000000017A024

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 5/6 over Branch of Grass Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CO Rt 5/6 over Branch of Grass Run in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO Rt 5/6
CrossesBranch of Grass Run
Location0.01 MI West CO Rt 5/4
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33523, -80.50846
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
Superstructure5 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$489,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 5/6 over Branch of Grass Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 5/6 over Branch of Grass Run 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 Harrison CO Rt 5/6 over Branch of Grass Run carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harrison CO Rt 5/6 over Branch of Grass Run?

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 5/6 over Branch of Grass Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.