US Bridges

US 48 (x) over CR 55/20 (sls)

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Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.51 Miles E. of CR 55/2 · Structure no. 00000000016A127

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48 (x) over CR 55/20 (sls) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 (x) over CR 55/20 (sls) 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,740 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 48 (x)
CrossesCR 55/20 (sls)
Location0.51 Miles E. of CR 55/2
RouteU.S. Route 4800
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.04585, -78.73892
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,740 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 48 (x) over CR 55/20 (sls) built?

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

What condition is US 48 (x) over CR 55/20 (sls) 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 2024.

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

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 48 (x) over CR 55/20 (sls)?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 48 (x) over CR 55/20 (sls)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.