Virginia Street over Elk River
GoodKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI E of US 119 NB · Structure no. 00000000020A902
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 487 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Virginia Street over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virginia Street over Elk River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,729 by 2042. The structure is 487 ft (148.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Virginia Street over Elk River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Virginia Street 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Virginia Street over Elk River carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Virginia Street over Elk River?
The structure is 487 ft (148.3 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Virginia Street over Elk River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.