US Bridges

CR 55/20 (sls) over US 48 X (corridor H)

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI W of CR 15 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A119

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55/20 (sls) over US 48 X (corridor H) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 55/20 (sls) over US 48 X (corridor H) in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,438 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 55/20 (sls)
CrossesUS 48 X (corridor H)
Location0.13 MI W of CR 15 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 5520
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.08137, -78.91591
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2020)
Projected traffic2,438 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 55/20 (sls) over US 48 X (corridor H) built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 55/20 (sls) over US 48 X (corridor H) 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 55/20 (sls) over US 48 X (corridor H) carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 55/20 (sls) over US 48 X (corridor H)?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns CR 55/20 (sls) over US 48 X (corridor H)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.