WV RT 279
Carrying WV RT 279 over INTERSTATE 79
0.76 MI SOUTH Co Rt 707, Harrison, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WV RT 279
The WV RT 279 bridge in Harrison, West Virginia carries WV RT 279 over INTERSTATE 79. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. Daily traffic averages 47,200 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of West Virginia bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WV RT 279 compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 47,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000017A291
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 WV RT 279 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 WV RT 279 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 WV RT 279?
WV RT 279 in Harrison, West Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WV RT 279 inspected?
WV RT 279'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 47,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WV RT 279 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 WV RT 279?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for WV RT 279.
Who is responsible for maintaining WV RT 279?
Ownership is not specified for WV RT 279 in the NBI.
How old is WV RT 279 and does age affect safety?
WV RT 279 was built in 1995, making it 31 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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