US Bridges

US 52 over US 60

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.78 MI North of I-64 · Structure no. 00000000006A166

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over US 60 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over US 60 in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesUS 60
Location0.78 MI North of I-64
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41086, -82.48365
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2022)
Projected traffic15,120 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over US 60 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over US 60 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 US 60 carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over US 60?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.