East Main Street over Tuna Street & Elk Creek
PoorHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI South Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A912
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 566 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Main Street over Tuna Street & Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Main Street over Tuna Street & Elk Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,590 by 2041. The structure is 566 ft (172.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 East Main Street over Tuna Street & Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Main Street over Tuna Street & 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does East Main Street over Tuna Street & Elk Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is East Main Street over Tuna Street & Elk Creek?
The structure is 566 ft (172.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns East Main Street over Tuna Street & Elk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.