US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 6 over Shinn Run

Poor

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI North CR 8 · Structure no. 00000000017A035

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 6 over Shinn Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CO Rt 6 over Shinn Run in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO Rt 6
CrossesShinn Run
Location0.02 MI North CR 8
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.40366, -80.4128
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 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 traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic340 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$388,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 6 over Shinn Run built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 6 over Shinn Run 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 6 over Shinn Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 6 over Shinn 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 6 over Shinn Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.