US Bridges

Harrison CO 20/19 over Elk Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North CO Rt 20/17 · Structure no. 00000000017A313

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO 20/19 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harrison CO 20/19 over Elk Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesHarrison CO 20/19
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.01 MI North CO Rt 20/17
RouteCounty Highway 2019
Coordinates39.19209, -80.28082
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO 20/19 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO 20/19 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CO 20/19 over Elk Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO 20/19 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO 20/19 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.