CR 4/5 over Elk River
GoodClay County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of Wv 4 · Structure no. 00000000008A132
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 318 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 4/5 over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4/5 over Elk River in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2043. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 4/5 over Elk River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 4/5 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 4/5 over Elk River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CR 4/5 over Elk River?
The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CR 4/5 over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.