US Bridges

Harrison CO 50/7 over Indian Run

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South CO Rt 5/7 · Structure no. 00000000017A214

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO 50/7 over Indian Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CO 50/7 over Indian Run in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 4 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO 50/7
CrossesIndian Run
Location0.03 MI South CO Rt 5/7
RouteCounty Highway 5007
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.31219, -80.50711
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic14 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$547,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO 50/7 over Indian Run built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO 50/7 over Indian Run 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 50/7 over Indian Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harrison CO 50/7 over Indian Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO 50/7 over Indian Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.