US Bridges

US 52 over Jefferson Avenue

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.70 Mi. N. of I-64 · Structure no. 00000000006A165

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
427 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Jefferson Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Jefferson Avenue in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,120 by 2041. The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesJefferson Avenue
Location0.70 Mi. N. of I-64
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.40927, -82.48295
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length427 ft (130.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2021)
Projected traffic15,120 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Jefferson Avenue built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Jefferson Avenue 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Jefferson Avenue carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Jefferson Avenue?

The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Jefferson Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.