Interstate 79 NB over Elk Creek
PoorHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.43 MI South Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A249
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 294 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 NB over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 NB over Elk Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,975 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 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 Interstate 79 NB over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 79 NB 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 79 NB over Elk Creek carry?
About 11,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 NB over Elk Creek?
The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 79 NB over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.