Harr CO Rt 19/18 over West Fork River
PoorHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West US Route 19 · Structure no. 00000000017A298
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harr CO Rt 19/18 over West Fork River is a steel truss - thru carrying Harr CO Rt 19/18 over West Fork River in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 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 Harr CO Rt 19/18 over West Fork River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harr CO Rt 19/18 over West Fork River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Harr CO Rt 19/18 over West Fork River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Harr CO Rt 19/18 over West Fork River?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Harr CO Rt 19/18 over West Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.