US Bridges

US 48 over CR 01 & Elk Lick Tributa

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.87 MI West of Wv 93 (t) · Structure no. 00000000012A115

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
539 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48 over CR 01 & Elk Lick Tributa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 over CR 01 & Elk Lick Tributa 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2040. The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 48
CrossesCR 01 & Elk Lick Tributa
Location0.87 MI West of Wv 93 (t)
RouteU.S. Route 48
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.22158, -79.14942
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length539 ft (164.3 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2040
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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 48 over CR 01 & Elk Lick Tributa built?

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

What condition is US 48 over CR 01 & Elk Lick Tributa 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 48 over CR 01 & Elk Lick Tributa carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 48 over CR 01 & Elk Lick Tributa?

The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 48 over CR 01 & Elk Lick Tributa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.