US Bridges

Is 79 NB over CR 24

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 2.06 MI North US Rt 50 · Structure no. 00000000017A316

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 79 NB over CR 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 79 NB over CR 24 in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,440 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesIs 79 NB
CrossesCR 24
Location2.06 MI North US Rt 50
RouteInterstate 7900
Coordinates39.30692, -80.27433
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2020)
Projected traffic29,440 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 79 NB over CR 24 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 79 NB over CR 24 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Is 79 NB over CR 24 carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Is 79 NB over CR 24?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Is 79 NB over CR 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.