US Bridges

CR 55/20 Sls over US 48X

Good

Hardy County, West Virginia · 1.48 MI W of CR 23/2 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A123

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55/20 Sls over US 48X is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 55/20 Sls over US 48X in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,438 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 55/20 Sls
CrossesUS 48X
Location1.48 MI W of CR 23/2 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 5520
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.08844, -78.89069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2020)
Projected traffic2,438 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 48X built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 55/20 Sls over US 48X in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 55/20 Sls over US 48X carry?

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

How long is CR 55/20 Sls over US 48X?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 55/20 Sls over US 48X?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.