US Bridges

CR 07 Sls over Elk Branch

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI N of CR 7/11 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A017

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 07 Sls over Elk Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 07 Sls over Elk Branch in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,839 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 07 Sls
CrossesElk Branch
Location0.10 MI N of CR 7/11 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.47653, -78.10632
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,839 by 2043
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 CR 07 Sls over Elk Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 07 Sls over Elk Branch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 07 Sls over Elk Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 07 Sls over Elk Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.