US Bridges

Wv Rt. 20 over Elk Creek

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.27 Mi. N of Wv 20 Conn · Structure no. 00000000017A362

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt. 20 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt. 20 over Elk Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,740 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesWv Rt. 20
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.27 Mi. N of Wv 20 Conn
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates39.27969, -80.33462
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2020)
Projected traffic9,740 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Wv Rt. 20 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt. 20 over Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Rt. 20 over Elk Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt. 20 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt. 20 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.