US Bridges

US 48 (x) over CR 01 (sls)

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 1.20 East of Wv 93 · Structure no. 00000000012A107

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,040 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48 (x) over CR 01 (sls) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 (x) over CR 01 (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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,045 by 2040. The structure is 1,040 ft (316.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 48 (x)
CrossesCR 01 (sls)
Location1.20 East of Wv 93
RouteU.S. Route 48
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.19719, -79.1522
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,040 ft (316.9 m)
Longest span270 ft (82.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2020)
Projected traffic3,045 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 01 (sls) built?

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

What condition is US 48 (x) over CR 01 (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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 48 (x) over CR 01 (sls) carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 48 (x) over CR 01 (sls)?

The structure is 1,040 ft (316.9 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 48 (x) over CR 01 (sls)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.