Wv Route 4 over Elk River
GoodBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI N of CO 13/3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000004A201
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 362 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 4 over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 4 over Elk River in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2038. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 4 over Elk River built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 4 over Elk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Wv Route 4 over Elk River carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 4 over Elk River?
The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 4 over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.