US Bridges

CR 55/2 Sls over Baker Run

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI E of CR 55/14 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A113

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55/2 Sls over Baker Run is a concrete slab carrying CR 55/2 Sls over Baker Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 53 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 5 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 55/2 Sls
CrossesBaker Run
Location0.05 MI E of CR 55/14 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 5502
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.04527, -78.75698
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 55/2 Sls over Baker Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 55/2 Sls over Baker Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 55/2 Sls over Baker Run carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 55/2 Sls over Baker Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 55/2 Sls over Baker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.