Quarrier Street over Columbia Ave & Elk River
PoorKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of I-64 · Structure no. 00000000020A904
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 625 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quarrier Street over Columbia Ave & Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quarrier Street over Columbia Ave & Elk River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,109 by 2042. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 57 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Quarrier Street over Columbia Ave & Elk River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Quarrier Street over Columbia Ave & Elk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Quarrier Street over Columbia Ave & Elk River carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Quarrier Street over Columbia Ave & Elk River?
The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Quarrier Street over Columbia Ave & Elk River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.