US Bridges

Harrison CR 34/2 over West Fork River

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI North CO Rt 34 · Structure no. 00000000017A063

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CR 34/2 over West Fork River is a steel truss - thru carrying Harrison CR 34/2 over West Fork River in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 112 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrison CR 34/2
CrossesWest Fork River
Location0.04 MI North CO Rt 34
RouteCounty Highway 3402
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.23933, -80.35726
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CR 34/2 over West Fork River built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Harrison CR 34/2 over West Fork River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CR 34/2 over West Fork River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Harrison CR 34/2 over West Fork River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CR 34/2 over West Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.