US Bridges

Wv Route 279 over Wv 131 & Ann Run

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 1.07 MI N. Harr CO 50/14 · Structure no. 00000000017A314

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 279 over Wv 131 & Ann Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 279 over Wv 131 & Ann Run 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,300 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesWv Route 279
CrossesWv 131 & Ann Run
Location1.07 MI N. Harr CO 50/14
RouteState Highway 27900
Coordinates39.31342, -80.22279
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2019)
Projected traffic19,300 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Wv Route 279 over Wv 131 & Ann Run built?

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

What condition is Wv Route 279 over Wv 131 & Ann Run 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 Wv Route 279 over Wv 131 & Ann Run carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 279 over Wv 131 & Ann Run?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 279 over Wv 131 & Ann Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.