West Main Street over Elkin River
FairSurry County, North Carolina · 50FT.W.JCT.FRONT Street · Structure no. 000000001710218
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Main Street over Elkin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Main Street over Elkin River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Main Street over Elkin River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Main Street over Elkin River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does West Main Street over Elkin River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West Main Street over Elkin River?
The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns West Main Street over Elkin River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.