US Bridges

Harrison CR 24/30 over Simpson Creek

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI East CO Rt 24 · Structure no. 00000000017A136

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CR 24/30 over Simpson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harrison CR 24/30 over Simpson Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarrison CR 24/30
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location0.06 MI East CO Rt 24
RouteCounty Highway 2430
Coordinates39.3471, -80.31502
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic275 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Harrison CR 24/30 over Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CR 24/30 over Simpson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CR 24/30 over Simpson Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CR 24/30 over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CR 24/30 over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.