US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 29 over Patterson Fork

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI North CO Rt 29/1 · Structure no. 00000000017A160

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 29 over Patterson Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harrison CO Rt 29 over Patterson Fork in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,015 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesHarrison CO Rt 29
CrossesPatterson Fork
Location0.19 MI North CO Rt 29/1
RouteCounty Highway 2900
Coordinates39.27644, -80.55694
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2019)
Projected traffic3,015 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CO Rt 29 over Patterson Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 29 over Patterson Fork 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 29 over Patterson Fork carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 29 over Patterson Fork?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 29 over Patterson Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.