US 52 Alternate over Elkhorn Creek

Fair Condition47 years old3,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMcDowell
Location0.04 Mi. E.of Wv 16
CarriesUS 52 Alternate
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Coordinates37.43211, -81.58299

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length69.2 ft (21.1 m)
Max Span64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Width46.6 ft (14.2 m)
Deck Area299.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1979

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,400 (2023)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000024A139

Nearby Bridges

Co 16/48 over Tug Fork & Tug Street 0.2 mi Poor US RT 52 Alt over Elkhorn Creek 0.2 mi Fair Co 16/47 over Tug Fork & Co 16/44 0.2 mi Poor County Route 16/49 over Tug Fork 0.2 mi Fair Maple Avenue over Elkhorn Creek 0.3 mi Fair Wv 16 over Browns Creek 0.6 mi Poor Co 52/83 over Elkhorn Creek 0.6 mi Fair Co 16/39 over Browns Creek 0.7 mi Fair CR 7 over Norfolk Southern Railway 0.9 mi Fair US 52 over Tug Fork 1.1 mi Fair