CR 47 over Elk River

Fair Condition41 years old4,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyKanawha
Location0.08 Mi N Of CR 47/7
CarriesCR 47
CrossesElk River
Coordinates38.43951, -81.48476

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length426.2 ft (129.9 m)
Max Span122.0 ft (37.2 m)
Deck Width30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Area1221.1 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1985

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,800 (2022)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000020A587

Nearby Bridges

CR 43 over I-79 NB & SB 1.3 mi Fair County Route 52 over Pinch Creek 1.3 mi Fair CR 45 over Little Sandy Ck 1.3 mi Fair CR 43 over Wills Creek 1.3 mi Fair CR 45 over Wills Ck At Little Sandy 1.4 mi Fair County Route 52 over Pinch Creek 1.4 mi Good I-79 NB over CR 45 1.4 mi Fair I-79 Sbl over CR 45 1.4 mi Fair I-79 North & South over Wills Creek 1.5 mi Good CR 52 over Blue Creek 1.6 mi Good