US Bridges

US 48 (x) over CR 3 (sls)

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.32 W. of CR 03 · Structure no. 00000000012A110

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
613 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48 (x) over CR 3 (sls) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 (x) over CR 3 (sls) in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 613 ft (186.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 48 (x)
CrossesCR 3 (sls)
Location0.32 W. of CR 03
RouteU.S. Route 48
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.15525, -79.13503
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length613 ft (186.8 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2020)
Projected traffic3,045 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 3 (sls) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 48 (x) over CR 3 (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) over CR 3 (sls) carry?

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

How long is US 48 (x) over CR 3 (sls)?

The structure is 613 ft (186.8 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 48 (x) over CR 3 (sls)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.