US Bridges

C.R. 07 Sls over Elk Branch

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.31 MI S of CR 7/11 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A016

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 07 Sls over Elk Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 07 Sls over Elk Branch in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,338 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 07 Sls
CrossesElk Branch
Location0.31 MI S of CR 7/11 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.47234, -78.10799
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,338 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 07 Sls over Elk Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 07 Sls over Elk Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 07 Sls over Elk Branch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 07 Sls over Elk Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 07 Sls over Elk Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.