US Bridges

US 52 over Madison Ave

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.57 Mi. N. of I-64 · Structure no. 00000000006A164

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Madison Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Madison Ave in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,120 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesMadison Ave
Location0.57 Mi. N. of I-64
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.40827, -82.48253
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2022)
Projected traffic15,120 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$377,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Madison Ave built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Madison Ave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Madison Ave carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Madison Ave?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Madison Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.