County Route 26/1 over Elk River
FairPosted for loadWebster County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI E of CO Rt 26/7 · Structure no. 00000000051A052
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 234 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 26/1 over Elk River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 26/1 over Elk River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2038. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 26/1 over Elk River built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 26/1 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 26/1 over Elk River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 26/1 over Elk River?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 26/1 over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.