US Bridges

Wv Route 20 SB over Elk Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.40 MI North Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A104

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 20 SB over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 20 SB over Elk Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Route 20 SB
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.40 MI North Wv Rt 20
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.27712, -80.3282
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2019)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 20 SB over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 20 SB 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 20 SB over Elk Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 20 SB over Elk Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 20 SB over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.