HARRISON CO RT 35
Carrying HARRISON CO RT 35 over WEST FORK RIVER
0.04 MI WEST US RT 19, Harrison, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HARRISON CO RT 35
The HARRISON CO RT 35 bridge in Harrison, West Virginia carries HARRISON CO RT 35 over WEST FORK RIVER. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 65.6 meters (215 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 600 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HARRISON CO RT 35 compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1940
- Last Reconstructed
- 1992
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 65.6 m (215 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.2 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000017A188
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
HARRISON CO RT 35 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare HARRISON CO RT 35 against other structures in Harrison and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HARRISON CO RT 35?
HARRISON CO RT 35 in Harrison, West Virginia has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HARRISON CO RT 35 inspected?
HARRISON CO RT 35's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HARRISON CO RT 35 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HARRISON CO RT 35?
HARRISON CO RT 35 has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HARRISON CO RT 35?
HARRISON CO RT 35 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HARRISON CO RT 35 and does age affect safety?
HARRISON CO RT 35 was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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