US Bridges

Hartland Avenue over Abandoned Railroad Line

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · On Hartland Avenue · Structure no. 00000000017A906

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartland Avenue over Abandoned Railroad Line is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hartland Avenue over Abandoned Railroad Line in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHartland Avenue
CrossesAbandoned Railroad Line
LocationOn Hartland Avenue
RouteCity Street N0310
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.27298, -80.35645
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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$595,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartland Avenue over Abandoned Railroad Line built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartland Avenue over Abandoned Railroad Line 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hartland Avenue over Abandoned Railroad Line carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hartland Avenue over Abandoned Railroad Line?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hartland Avenue over Abandoned Railroad Line?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.