US Bridges

US 48(X) over Frontage RD CSX (1 Set)

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · .32 MI East of CR 93/1 · Structure no. 00000000012A118

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48(X) over Frontage RD CSX (1 Set) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48(X) over Frontage RD CSX (1 Set) 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2040. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 48(X)
CrossesFrontage RD CSX (1 Set)
Location.32 MI East of CR 93/1
RouteU.S. Route 4800
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.20703, -79.27635
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length286 ft (87.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2020)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Frontage RD CSX (1 Set) built?

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

What condition is US 48(X) over Frontage RD CSX (1 Set) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 48(X) over Frontage RD CSX (1 Set) carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 48(X) over Frontage RD CSX (1 Set)?

The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 48(X) over Frontage RD CSX (1 Set)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.