US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 35 over Tanner Fork

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI East CO Rt 35/3 · Structure no. 00000000017A168

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 35 over Tanner Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CO Rt 35 over Tanner Fork in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO Rt 35
CrossesTanner Fork
Location0.03 MI East CO Rt 35/3
RouteCounty Highway 3500
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.15977, -80.55099
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic340 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$554,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 35 over Tanner Fork built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 35 over Tanner Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 35 over Tanner Fork carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 35 over Tanner Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 35 over Tanner Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.