US Bridges

Harrison CO 3/18 over Bingamon Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West CO Rt 3 · Structure no. 00000000017A309

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO 3/18 over Bingamon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Harrison CO 3/18 over Bingamon Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO 3/18
CrossesBingamon Creek
Location0.01 MI West CO Rt 3
RouteCounty Highway 318
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.42853, -80.34845
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$622,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO 3/18 over Bingamon Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO 3/18 over Bingamon Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CO 3/18 over Bingamon Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Harrison CO 3/18 over Bingamon Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO 3/18 over Bingamon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.