I-79 over Elk River Wv 4 Co 28/1

Fair Condition57 years old8,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyBraxton
Location3.84 Mi N Of US 19
CarriesI-79
CrossesElk River Wv 4 Co 28/1
Coordinates38.65633, -80.74054

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length572.2 ft (174.4 m)
Max Span157.8 ft (48.1 m)
Deck Width55.8 ft (17 m)
Deck Area2964.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1969

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,000 (2018)
Truck Traffic24%
Lanes On Bridge3
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000004A114

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