Wv 20 over Back Fork Elk River
GoodWebster County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of CO 7 · Structure no. 00000000051A037
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 20 over Back Fork Elk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 20 over Back Fork Elk River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2038. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 20 over Back Fork Elk River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 20 over Back Fork 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 20 over Back Fork Elk River carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Wv 20 over Back Fork Elk River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 20 over Back Fork Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.