US Bridges

Harrison CR 73/73 over I-79

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI North CO Rt 73/2 · Structure no. 00000000017A232

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CR 73/73 over I-79 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison CR 73/73 over I-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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,385 by 2041. The structure is 324 ft (98.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesHarrison CR 73/73
CrossesI-79
Location0.05 MI North CO Rt 73/2
RouteCounty Highway 7373
Coordinates39.35424, -80.21737
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2019)
Projected traffic4,385 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CR 73/73 over I-79 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CR 73/73 over I-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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CR 73/73 over I-79 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CR 73/73 over I-79?

The structure is 324 ft (98.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CR 73/73 over I-79?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.