US Bridges

Lawman Avenue over Ann Run

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East of Penn Ave · Structure no. 00000000017A901

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawman Avenue over Ann Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lawman Avenue over Ann Run in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLawman Avenue
CrossesAnn Run
Location0.01 MI East of Penn Ave
RouteCity Street N0195
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28837, -80.24746
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,025 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$438,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawman Avenue over Ann Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawman Avenue over Ann Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lawman Avenue over Ann Run carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lawman Avenue over Ann Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lawman Avenue over Ann Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.