US Bridges

CR 28 Sls over Elks Run

Fair

Jefferson County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. S. of CR.27 · Structure no. 00000000019A013

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28 Sls over Elks Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 28 Sls over Elks Run in Jefferson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 77 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,492 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 28 Sls
CrossesElks Run
Location0.08 Mi. S. of CR.27
RouteCounty Highway 2800
CountyJefferson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33527, -77.75823
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,492 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 28 Sls over Elks Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CR 28 Sls over Elks Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 28 Sls over Elks Run carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 28 Sls over Elks Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28 Sls over Elks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.