US Bridges

Wv Route 58 over Elk Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A225

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 58 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv Route 58 over Elk Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 42 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,710 by 2041. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWv Route 58
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.01 MI East Wv Rt 20
RouteState Highway 5800
Coordinates39.25187, -80.3186
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2020)
Projected traffic14,710 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 58 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Wv Route 58 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Wv Route 58 over Elk Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 58 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 58 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.