US Bridges

County Route 62 over Mcelroy Creek

Good

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.40 Mi. South JCT WV23 · Structure no. 00000000048A062

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 62 over Mcelroy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 62 over Mcelroy Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 62
CrossesMcelroy Creek
Location0.40 Mi. South JCT WV23
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.39664, -80.76634
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$117,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 62 over Mcelroy Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 62 over Mcelroy Creek 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 62 over Mcelroy Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 62 over Mcelroy Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 62 over Mcelroy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.