County Route 15/3 over Elk River
FairWebster County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI W CO 15/6 Sls · Structure no. 00000000051A025
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 191 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 15/3 over Elk River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 15/3 over Elk River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2038. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 15/3 over Elk River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 15/3 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does County Route 15/3 over Elk River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 15/3 over Elk River?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 15/3 over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.