US Bridges

US 48 over Stony River

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.20 Miles East of Wv 93 · Structure no. 00000000012A121

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,402 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48 over Stony River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 over Stony River 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 1,402 ft (427.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 48
CrossesStony River
Location0.20 Miles East of Wv 93
RouteU.S. Route 48
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.21211, -79.26945
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,402 ft (427.4 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 48 over Stony River built?

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

What condition is US 48 over Stony River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 48 over Stony River carry?

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

How long is US 48 over Stony River?

The structure is 1,402 ft (427.4 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 48 over Stony River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.