US Bridges

CR 05 Sls over US 48 (x)

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI N of CR 5/5 Sls · Structure no. 00000000012A095

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 05 Sls over US 48 (x) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 05 Sls over US 48 (x) in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,968 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 05 Sls
CrossesUS 48 (x)
Location0.06 MI N of CR 5/5 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.14114, -79.0748
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2020)
Projected traffic1,968 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 05 Sls over US 48 (x) built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 05 Sls over US 48 (x) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 05 Sls over US 48 (x) carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 05 Sls over US 48 (x)?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns CR 05 Sls over US 48 (x)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.