I-79 Sbl over Elk Rvr Elk Rvr RR Wv 4
FairBraxton County, West Virginia · 6.04 MI S US 19 · Structure no. 00000000004A108
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 782 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,750
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-79 Sbl over Elk Rvr Elk Rvr RR Wv 4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 Sbl over Elk Rvr Elk Rvr RR Wv 4 in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,223 by 2038. The structure is 782 ft (238.5 m) long and 45 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 I-79 Sbl over Elk Rvr Elk Rvr RR Wv 4 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-79 Sbl over Elk Rvr Elk Rvr RR Wv 4 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 I-79 Sbl over Elk Rvr Elk Rvr RR Wv 4 carry?
About 5,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is I-79 Sbl over Elk Rvr Elk Rvr RR Wv 4?
The structure is 782 ft (238.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-79 Sbl over Elk Rvr Elk Rvr RR Wv 4?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.