US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 9 over Limestone Run

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI North CO Rt 50/40 · Structure no. 00000000017A053

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 9 over Limestone Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Harrison CO Rt 9 over Limestone Run in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,345 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesHarrison CO Rt 9
CrossesLimestone Run
Location0.04 MI North CO Rt 50/40
RouteCounty Highway 900
Coordinates39.28632, -80.38919
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2019)
Projected traffic5,345 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$648,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 9 over Limestone Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 9 over Limestone 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 9 over Limestone Run carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 9 over Limestone Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 9 over Limestone Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.