Wv Route 131 over Interstate 79
GoodHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI South CO Rt 73/8 · Structure no. 00000000017A231
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 353 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 131 over Interstate 79 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 131 over Interstate 79 in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,360 by 2041. The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 131 over Interstate 79 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 131 over Interstate 79 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Wv Route 131 over Interstate 79 carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 131 over Interstate 79?
The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 131 over Interstate 79?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.