CO Rt 19/40 (sls) over Elk River
FairBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N CO 17/1 (sls) · Structure no. 00000000004A074
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 369 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 19/40 (sls) over Elk River is a steel truss - thru carrying CO Rt 19/40 (sls) over Elk River in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 94 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 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2038. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 19/40 (sls) over Elk River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is CO Rt 19/40 (sls) 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does CO Rt 19/40 (sls) over Elk River carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 19/40 (sls) over Elk River?
The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 19/40 (sls) over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.