Har CO Rt. 17 over Simpson Creek
GoodHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.02 N Har. Co. 77/3 · Structure no. 00000000017A352
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Har CO Rt. 17 over Simpson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Har CO Rt. 17 over Simpson Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Har CO Rt. 17 over Simpson Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Har CO Rt. 17 over Simpson Creek 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 March 2021.
How much traffic does Har CO Rt. 17 over Simpson Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Har CO Rt. 17 over Simpson Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Har CO Rt. 17 over Simpson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.