W.V. Route 18 over Mcelroy Creek
GoodTyler County, West Virginia · 0.01M South of WVCR58 · Structure no. 00000000048A104
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W.V. Route 18 over Mcelroy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.V. Route 18 over Mcelroy Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W.V. Route 18 over Mcelroy Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is W.V. Route 18 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does W.V. Route 18 over Mcelroy Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is W.V. Route 18 over Mcelroy Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns W.V. Route 18 over Mcelroy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.