CR 53 Sls over North River
FairHardy County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI E of CR 01 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A057
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 53 Sls over North River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 53 Sls over North River in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 85 years old, older 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,462 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 53 Sls over North River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is CR 53 Sls over North 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 53 Sls over North River carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 53 Sls over North River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 53 Sls over North River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.