FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HARP 921

Carrying HARP 921 over TANNER RUN

0.03 MILE SOUTH OF US 33, Roane, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HARP 921

The HARP 921 bridge in Roane, West Virginia carries HARP 921 over TANNER RUN. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2019, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.8 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.0 metric tons.

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

How HARP 921 compares

▼ 2.0
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Bottom 47%
Lower load rating than 53% of West Virginia bridges
131
Bridges in Roane · 29 in Poor condition
HARP 921 39.0 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Last Reconstructed
2019
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.8 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000044A154

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

HARP 921 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 HARP 921 against other structures in Roane 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 HARP 921?

HARP 921 in Roane, West Virginia has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HARP 921 inspected?

HARP 921'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HARP 921 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 HARP 921?

HARP 921 has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HARP 921?

HARP 921 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HARP 921 and does age affect safety?

HARP 921 was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 2019.

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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