US Bridges

Dodd CO 52 over Lower Run

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI North CO Rt 19 · Structure no. 00000000009A082

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodd CO 52 over Lower Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Dodd CO 52 over Lower Run in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDodd CO 52
CrossesLower Run
Location0.02 MI North CO Rt 19
RouteCounty Highway 5200
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.15777, -80.82929
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$441,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodd CO 52 over Lower Run built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodd CO 52 over Lower Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Dodd CO 52 over Lower Run carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dodd CO 52 over Lower Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Dodd CO 52 over Lower Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.