US Bridges

CR 119/10 over Elk River

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000020A535

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 119/10 over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 119/10 over Elk River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,585 by 2042. The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 119/10
CrossesElk River
Location0.01 MI E of US 119
RouteCounty Highway 11910
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.48818, -81.35291
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,585 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 119/10 over Elk River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 119/10 over Elk River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 119/10 over Elk River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 119/10 over Elk River?

The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 119/10 over Elk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.