West Virginia 18 over Mcelroy Creek
PoorTyler County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI South JCT Wv 23 · Structure no. 00000000048A033
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 203 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 18 over Mcelroy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying West Virginia 18 over Mcelroy Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 89 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 West Virginia 18 over Mcelroy Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is West Virginia 18 over Mcelroy Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 18 over Mcelroy Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 18 over Mcelroy Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 18 over Mcelroy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.