US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 5/9 over Salem Fork

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Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.72 MI West CO Rt 5 · Structure no. 00000000017A312

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 5/9 over Salem Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harrison CO Rt 5/9 over Salem Fork in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO Rt 5/9
CrossesSalem Fork
Location0.72 MI West CO Rt 5
RouteCounty Highway 509
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.3048, -80.49203
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic340 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 Harrison CO Rt 5/9 over Salem Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 5/9 over Salem Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 5/9 over Salem Fork carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 5/9 over Salem Fork?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 5/9 over Salem Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.