US Bridges

Wv 20 over Elk River

Good

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI S Wv 15 · Structure no. 00000000051A104

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,557
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Elk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 20 over Elk River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,557 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,806 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesElk River
Location0.05 MI S Wv 15
RouteState Highway 20
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.47932, -80.41381
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,557 (2015)
Projected traffic2,806 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 20 over Elk River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over Elk River carry?

About 2,557 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Elk River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over Elk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.