Spring Street over Elk River
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI S of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000020A905
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 427 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Street over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Street over Elk River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,336 by 2042. The structure is 427 ft (130 m) long and 36 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Street over Elk River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Street 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Spring Street over Elk River carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Spring Street over Elk River?
The structure is 427 ft (130 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Street over Elk River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.