CR 07 Sls over Elk Branch
PoorPosted for loadBerkeley County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CR 7/12 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A015
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 07 Sls over Elk Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 07 Sls over Elk Branch in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,253 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 07 Sls over Elk Branch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 07 Sls over Elk Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does CR 07 Sls over Elk Branch carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 07 Sls over Elk Branch?
The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CR 07 Sls over Elk Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.