US Bridges

Wv 4 F over Elk River

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI N of CO 4/24 Sls · Structure no. 00000000004A180

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
453 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 4 F over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 4 F over Elk River in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2038. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 4 F
CrossesElk River
Location0.15 MI N of CO 4/24 Sls
RouteState Highway 400
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.66512, -80.78015
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 4 F over Elk River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 4 F 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 Wv 4 F over Elk River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 4 F over Elk River?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 4 F over Elk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.