US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 5/8 over Grass Run

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI South CO Rt 5/6 · Structure no. 00000000017A027

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 5/8 over Grass Run is a concrete slab carrying Harrison CO Rt 5/8 over 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO Rt 5/8
CrossesGrass Run
Location0.08 MI South CO Rt 5/6
RouteCounty Highway 508
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33389, -80.51751
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic13 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$449,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 5/8 over Grass Run built?

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

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 5/8 over 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 5/8 over Grass Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harrison CO Rt 5/8 over Grass Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 5/8 over Grass Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.