US Bridges

Harr CO Rt 73/73 over Thomas Fork

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.43 MI South CO Rt 73/1 · Structure no. 00000000017A302

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harr CO Rt 73/73 over Thomas Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harr CO Rt 73/73 over Thomas Fork in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,385 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesHarr CO Rt 73/73
CrossesThomas Fork
Location0.43 MI South CO Rt 73/1
RouteCounty Highway 7373
Coordinates39.36352, -80.20858
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2019)
Projected traffic4,385 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Harr CO Rt 73/73 over Thomas Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harr CO Rt 73/73 over Thomas Fork 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Harr CO Rt 73/73 over Thomas Fork carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harr CO Rt 73/73 over Thomas Fork?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Harr CO Rt 73/73 over Thomas Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.