US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 24 over West Fork River

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI South US Route 19 · Structure no. 00000000017A148

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 24 over West Fork River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison CO Rt 24 over West Fork River in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,495 by 2041. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHarrison CO Rt 24
CrossesWest Fork River
Location0.17 MI South US Route 19
RouteCounty Highway 2400
Coordinates39.35001, -80.31779
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2019)
Projected traffic8,495 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$468,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 24 over West Fork River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 24 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 24 over West Fork River carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 24 over West Fork River?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 24 over West Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.