Interstate 79 SB over Browns Creek & Hrr CO 25
PoorHarrison County, West Virginia · 2.17 MI North Wv Rt 270 · Structure no. 00000000017A247
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 SB over Browns Creek & Hrr CO 25 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 SB over Browns Creek & Hrr CO 25 in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 59 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.
It carries about 12,150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,550 by 2041. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 SB over Browns Creek & Hrr CO 25 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Interstate 79 SB over Browns Creek & Hrr CO 25 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 Interstate 79 SB over Browns Creek & Hrr CO 25 carry?
About 12,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 SB over Browns Creek & Hrr CO 25?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 79 SB over Browns Creek & Hrr CO 25?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.