Wv Route 20 SB over Elk Creek
PoorHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.31 MI North Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A112
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 20 SB over Elk Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv Route 20 SB over Elk Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,550 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 53 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 20 SB over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 20 SB over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Wv Route 20 SB over Elk Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 20 SB over Elk Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 20 SB over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.