Harrison CO 24/34 over Simpson Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South CO Rt 24 · Structure no. 00000000017A145
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harrison CO 24/34 over Simpson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harrison CO 24/34 over Simpson Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harrison CO 24/34 over Simpson Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harrison CO 24/34 over Simpson Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Harrison CO 24/34 over Simpson Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Harrison CO 24/34 over Simpson Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Harrison CO 24/34 over Simpson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.