US Bridges

I-79 SB & on Ramp over Barnett Run

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.86 MI North CO Rt 24 · Structure no. 00000000017A284

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 SB & on Ramp over Barnett Run is a concrete culvert carrying I-79 SB & on Ramp over Barnett Run 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 6 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 19,950 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,535 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

CarriesI-79 SB & on Ramp
CrossesBarnett Run
Location0.86 MI North CO Rt 24
RouteInterstate 7900
Coordinates39.31099, -80.26114
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,950 (2022)
Projected traffic25,535 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 SB & on Ramp over Barnett Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-79 SB & on Ramp over Barnett Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-79 SB & on Ramp over Barnett Run carry?

About 19,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-79 SB & on Ramp over Barnett Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I-79 SB & on Ramp over Barnett Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.