Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek
FairHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI South Wv Rt 57 · Structure no. 00000000017A099
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2038. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 20 over Elk 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.