US Bridges

Center Street over Ann Run

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI North US Rt 50 · Structure no. 00000000017A900

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Street over Ann Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Center Street over Ann Run in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCenter Street
CrossesAnn Run
Location0.02 MI North US Rt 50
RouteCity Street N0195
Coordinates39.28826, -80.24785
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$465,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Street over Ann Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Street over Ann Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Center Street over Ann Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Center Street over Ann Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Center Street over Ann Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.