US Bridges

US 48 (x) over Wv 42 (f) Wv 93 (f)

Good

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.53 Mi. East of Wv 93 · Structure no. 00000000012A117

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48 (x) over Wv 42 (f) Wv 93 (f) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 (x) over Wv 42 (f) Wv 93 (f) in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 48 (x)
CrossesWv 42 (f) Wv 93 (f)
Location0.53 Mi. East of Wv 93
RouteU.S. Route 48
Coordinates39.21587, -79.20616
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2022)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2042
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 Wv 42 (f) Wv 93 (f) built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 48 (x) over Wv 42 (f) Wv 93 (f) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 48 (x) over Wv 42 (f) Wv 93 (f) carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 48 (x) over Wv 42 (f) Wv 93 (f)?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 48 (x) over Wv 42 (f) Wv 93 (f)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.