US Bridges

Wv 98 over Fitness Trail

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI W of Harr CO 25 · Structure no. 00000000017A348

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 98 over Fitness Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 98 over Fitness Trail in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,810 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 98
CrossesFitness Trail
Location0.04 MI W of Harr CO 25
RouteState Highway 98
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.26774, -80.36189
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2022)
Projected traffic16,810 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 98 over Fitness Trail built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 98 over Fitness Trail 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 98 over Fitness Trail carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 98 over Fitness Trail?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 98 over Fitness Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.