Harp Route 903/29 over Sand Branch
PoorRaleigh County, West Virginia · 0.33 MI E of Co. 119/36 · Structure no. 00000000041A329
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harp Route 903/29 over Sand Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp Route 903/29 over Sand Branch in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harp Route 903/29 over Sand Branch built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harp Route 903/29 over Sand Branch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Harp Route 903/29 over Sand Branch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Harp Route 903/29 over Sand Branch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Harp Route 903/29 over Sand Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.