Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek
FairHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI North Wv Rt 20 SB · Structure no. 00000000017A102
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 289 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,900
- 2022 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 1977, so it is 48 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 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,550 by 2041. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek carry?
About 13,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.