US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 34 over West Fork River

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East US Route 19 · Structure no. 00000000017A296

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 34 over West Fork River is a steel truss - thru carrying Harrison CO Rt 34 over West Fork River in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,505 by 2041. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHarrison CO Rt 34
CrossesWest Fork River
Location0.01 MI East US Route 19
RouteCounty Highway 3400
Coordinates39.23653, -80.39654
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,505 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 34 over West Fork River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 34 over West Fork River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 34 over West Fork River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 34 over West Fork River?

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 34 over West Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.