County Route 21 over Elk River
FairBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of Wv 4 · Structure no. 00000000004A078
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 21 over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 21 over Elk River in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2038. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 21 over Elk River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 21 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 21 over Elk River carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 21 over Elk River?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 21 over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.