US Bridges

US 48 (x) over CR 1 (sls)

Good

Grant County, West Virginia · 1.20 Mi. East of Wv 93 · Structure no. 00000000012A106

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,060 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48 (x) over CR 1 (sls) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 (x) over CR 1 (sls) in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,523 by 2040. The structure is 1,060 ft (323 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 48 (x)
CrossesCR 1 (sls)
Location1.20 Mi. East of Wv 93
RouteU.S. Route 48
Coordinates39.19763, -79.15223
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,060 ft (323 m)
Longest span276 ft (84.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2020)
Projected traffic1,523 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 48 (x) over CR 1 (sls) built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US 48 (x) over CR 1 (sls) carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,060 ft (323 m) long with a longest span of 276 ft (84.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.