US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 14 over CSX Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI South Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A062

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 14 over CSX Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison CO Rt 14 over CSX Railroad in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 124 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHarrison CO Rt 14
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.08 MI South Wv Rt 20
RouteCounty Highway 1400
Coordinates39.38737, -80.46188
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic135 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$499,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 14 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 14 over CSX Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 14 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harrison CO Rt 14 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 14 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.