US Bridges

US 52 over US 60

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.85 MI North of I-64 · Structure no. 00000000006A167

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,800
2021 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 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 17,640 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41 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
Location0.85 MI North of I-64
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41191, -82.48409
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2021)
Projected traffic17,640 by 2041
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over US 60 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over US 60 carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over US 60?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.