US Bridges

US 48 (x) Ramp over CR 1 (sls)

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.38 Mi. E. of Wv 93 (t) · Structure no. 00000000012A105

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48 (x) Ramp over CR 1 (sls) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 48 (x) Ramp over CR 1 (sls) 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 48 (x) Ramp
CrossesCR 1 (sls)
Location0.38 Mi. E. of Wv 93 (t)
RouteU.S. Route 48
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.21913, -79.15156
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic683 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 US 48 (x) Ramp over CR 1 (sls) built?

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

What condition is US 48 (x) Ramp over CR 1 (sls) 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 US 48 (x) Ramp over CR 1 (sls) carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 48 (x) Ramp over CR 1 (sls)?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 48 (x) Ramp over CR 1 (sls)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.