Harrison CO Rt 42 over Elk Creek
FairHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI East Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A174
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harrison CO Rt 42 over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison CO Rt 42 over Elk Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2041. The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long and 37 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harrison CO Rt 42 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harrison CO Rt 42 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 Harrison CO Rt 42 over Elk Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Harrison CO Rt 42 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Harrison CO Rt 42 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.