US 48 (x) over Lost River
GoodHardy County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI E of Wv 259 F · Structure no. 00000000016A128
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 668 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 48 (x) over Lost River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 (x) over Lost River 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 2,640 by 2043. The structure is 668 ft (203.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 48 (x) over Lost River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 48 (x) over Lost River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 48 (x) over Lost River carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 48 (x) over Lost River?
The structure is 668 ft (203.7 m) long with a longest span of 262 ft (80 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 48 (x) over Lost River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.