US Bridges

Harp Route 908 over Sand Fork

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI S of CO 17 · Structure no. 00000000021A181

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp Route 908 over Sand Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp Route 908 over Sand Fork in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesHarp Route 908
CrossesSand Fork
Location0.13 MI S of CO 17
Coordinates38.96736, -80.61248
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harp Route 908 over Sand Fork built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp Route 908 over Sand Fork 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Harp Route 908 over Sand Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Harp Route 908 over Sand Fork?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Harp Route 908 over Sand Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.