US Bridges

US 52 over Virginia Avenue

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.90 MI North of I-64 · Structure no. 00000000006A210

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Virginia Avenue is a concrete slab carrying US 52 over Virginia 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 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,120 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesVirginia Avenue
Location0.90 MI North of I-64
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41291, -82.48457
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2022)
Projected traffic15,120 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Virginia Avenue built?

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

What condition is US 52 over Virginia 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Virginia Avenue carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Virginia Avenue?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Virginia Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.