US Bridges

Mill Street over Jacobs Run

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West Wv Rt 23 · Structure no. 00000000017A916

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Jacobs Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Mill Street over Jacobs Run in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 3 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesMill Street
CrossesJacobs Run
Location0.01 MI West Wv Rt 23
RouteCity Street N1430
Coordinates39.2833, -80.55914
Functional classRural 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic340 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$584,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Jacobs Run built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over Jacobs 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Jacobs Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Jacobs Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Jacobs Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.