I-79 NB AND SB
Carrying I-79 NB AND SB over Harr. Co. Rt. 20/17
1.17 MI SOUTH OF WV 20 F, Harrison, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-79 NB AND SB
The I-79 NB AND SB bridge in Harrison, West Virginia carries I-79 NB AND SB over Harr. Co. Rt. 20/17. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-79 NB AND SB 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1970
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000017A248
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-79 NB AND SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I-79 NB AND SB 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 I-79 NB AND SB?
I-79 NB AND SB in Harrison, West Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-79 NB AND SB inspected?
I-79 NB AND SB'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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-79 NB AND SB is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-79 NB AND SB?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for I-79 NB AND SB.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-79 NB AND SB?
Ownership is not specified for I-79 NB AND SB in the NBI.
How old is I-79 NB AND SB and does age affect safety?
I-79 NB AND SB was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.
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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