County Route 13/2 over Elk River
FairBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of Wv 4 (f) · Structure no. 00000000004A015
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 256 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 13/2 over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 13/2 over Elk River in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2038. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 37 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 County Route 13/2 over Elk River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 13/2 over Elk 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 13/2 over Elk River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 13/2 over Elk River?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 13/2 over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.