US Bridges

US 48 (x) over Wv 93 (t) Elk Lick Run

Good

Grant County, West Virginia · .83 Mi. W. 93 Ramp Scherr · Structure no. 00000000012A114

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
752 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48 (x) over Wv 93 (t) Elk Lick Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 (x) over Wv 93 (t) Elk Lick Run in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2043. The structure is 752 ft (229.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 48 (x)
CrossesWv 93 (t) Elk Lick Run
Location.83 Mi. W. 93 Ramp Scherr
RouteU.S. Route 48
Coordinates39.22693, -79.15662
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length752 ft (229.2 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 48 (x) over Wv 93 (t) Elk Lick Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 48 (x) over Wv 93 (t) Elk Lick Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 48 (x) over Wv 93 (t) Elk Lick Run carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 48 (x) over Wv 93 (t) Elk Lick Run?

The structure is 752 ft (229.2 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 48 (x) over Wv 93 (t) Elk Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.