Wv Rt 3 over Elk Run
FairBoone County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI West of CR 3/15 · Structure no. 00000000003A022
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Rt 3 over Elk Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv Rt 3 over Elk Run in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Rt 3 over Elk Run built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Rt 3 over Elk Run 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Wv Rt 3 over Elk Run carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wv Rt 3 over Elk Run?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Rt 3 over Elk Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.