County Route 28 over Ellis Creek
FairPosted for loadGilmer County, West Virginia · 0.34 MI W of CO 26 · Structure no. 00000000011A060
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 28 over Ellis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 28 over Ellis Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 28 over Ellis Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 28 over Ellis Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 28 over Ellis Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 28 over Ellis Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 28 over Ellis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.