I-79 over Elk River Wv 4 CO 28/1
FairBraxton County, West Virginia · 3.84 MI N of US 19 · Structure no. 00000000004A114
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 572 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-79 over Elk River Wv 4 CO 28/1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 over Elk River Wv 4 CO 28/1 in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,440 by 2038. The structure is 572 ft (174.4 m) long and 56 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-79 over Elk River Wv 4 CO 28/1 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-79 over Elk River Wv 4 CO 28/1 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-79 over Elk River Wv 4 CO 28/1 carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is I-79 over Elk River Wv 4 CO 28/1?
The structure is 572 ft (174.4 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns I-79 over Elk River Wv 4 CO 28/1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.