County Route 7 over Elk River
GoodWebster County, West Virginia · 14.78 MI N of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000051A010
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 304 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 7 over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 7 over Elk River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2038. The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 7 over Elk River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 7 over Elk River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 7 over Elk River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 7 over Elk River?
The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 7 over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.