FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Lawman Avenue

Carrying Lawman Avenue over ANN RUN

0.01 MI EAST OF PENN AVE, Harrison, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Lawman Avenue

The Lawman Avenue bridge in Harrison, West Virginia carries Lawman Avenue over ANN RUN. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.3 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 750 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Lawman Avenue compares

▼ 19.2
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of West Virginia bridges
278
Bridges in Harrison · 54 in Poor condition
Lawman Avenue 21.8 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.8
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1924
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.3 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
5.7 m (19 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000017A901

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Lawman Avenue 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 Lawman Avenue 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 Lawman Avenue?

Lawman Avenue in Harrison, West Virginia, superstructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Lawman Avenue inspected?

Lawman Avenue'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 750 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Lawman Avenue is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Lawman Avenue?

Lawman Avenue has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Lawman Avenue?

Lawman Avenue is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Lawman Avenue and does age affect safety?

Lawman Avenue was built in 1924, making it 102 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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