Interstate 79 NB over Brushy Fork & Har CO 42
FairHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.55 MI North Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A253
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 NB over Brushy Fork & Har CO 42 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 NB over Brushy Fork & Har CO 42 in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 12,950 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,575 by 2041. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 NB over Brushy Fork & Har CO 42 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 79 NB over Brushy Fork & Har CO 42 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 Interstate 79 NB over Brushy Fork & Har CO 42 carry?
About 12,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 NB over Brushy Fork & Har CO 42?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 79 NB over Brushy Fork & Har CO 42?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.