US Bridges

Har CO Rt 19/33 over West Fork River

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East US Rt 19 · Structure no. 00000000017A093

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Har CO Rt 19/33 over West Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Har CO Rt 19/33 over West Fork River in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHar CO Rt 19/33
CrossesWest Fork River
Location0.01 MI East US Rt 19
RouteCounty Highway 1933
Coordinates39.3485, -80.32431
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Har CO Rt 19/33 over West Fork River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Har CO Rt 19/33 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Har CO Rt 19/33 over West Fork River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Har CO Rt 19/33 over West Fork River?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Har CO Rt 19/33 over West Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.