US Bridges

CR 219/32 over Elk River

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000020A868

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
472 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 219/32 over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 219/32 over Elk River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2042. The structure is 472 ft (144 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesCR 219/32
CrossesElk River
Location0.04 MI S of US 119
RouteCounty Highway 21932
Coordinates38.39943, -81.57914
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length472 ft (144 m)
Longest span310 ft (94.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic393 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 219/32 over Elk River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 219/32 over Elk River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 219/32 over Elk River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 219/32 over Elk River?

The structure is 472 ft (144 m) long with a longest span of 310 ft (94.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 219/32 over Elk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.