US Bridges

County Route 52 over Cub Run

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI E of CO 52/7 · Structure no. 00000000011A102

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 52 over Cub Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 52 over Cub Run in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 52
CrossesCub Run
Location0.02 MI E of CO 52/7
RouteCounty Highway 5200
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.7783, -80.90224
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic106 by 2038
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 52 over Cub Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 52 over Cub 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 52 over Cub Run carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 52 over Cub Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 52 over Cub Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.