4th Street over US 50 Elk Creek Street
FairHarrison County, West Virginia · On 4th ST Clarksburg Wv · Structure no. 00000000017A904
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 538 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
4th Street over US 50 Elk Creek Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th Street over US 50 Elk Creek Street in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,480 by 2041. The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4th Street over US 50 Elk Creek Street built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is 4th Street over US 50 Elk Creek Street 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 2023.
How much traffic does 4th Street over US 50 Elk Creek Street carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 4th Street over US 50 Elk Creek Street?
The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 4th Street over US 50 Elk Creek Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.