Kanawha Boulevard over Elk River
FairPosted for loadKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 E of I-64 · Structure no. 00000000020A903
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 507 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,802
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kanawha Boulevard over Elk River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Kanawha Boulevard over Elk River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,802 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,618 by 2040. The structure is 507 ft (154.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kanawha Boulevard over Elk River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Kanawha Boulevard 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Kanawha Boulevard over Elk River carry?
About 12,802 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Kanawha Boulevard over Elk River?
The structure is 507 ft (154.6 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Kanawha Boulevard over Elk River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.