US Bridges

Wv 61 Connector over Elm Street

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI N of Wv 61 · Structure no. 00000000020A736

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
670 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 61 Connector over Elm Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 61 Connector over Elm Street in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,285 by 2042. The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 61 Connector
CrossesElm Street
Location0.07 MI N of Wv 61
RouteState Highway 6100
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.19591, -81.49517
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length670 ft (204.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,285 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 61 Connector over Elm Street built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 61 Connector over Elm 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 61 Connector over Elm Street carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 61 Connector over Elm Street?

The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 61 Connector over Elm Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.