US Bridges

US 48 (x) over CR 55/20 & Lost River

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 1.31 MI E of Wv 259 (f) · Structure no. 00000000016A130

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,591 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48 (x) over CR 55/20 & Lost River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 (x) over CR 55/20 & Lost River in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2043. The structure is 1,591 ft (485 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 48 (x)
CrossesCR 55/20 & Lost River
Location1.31 MI E of Wv 259 (f)
RouteU.S. Route 4800
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.04184, -78.71116
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,591 ft (485 m)
Longest span348 ft (106 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 48 (x) over CR 55/20 & Lost River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 48 (x) over CR 55/20 & Lost River 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 September 2024.

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

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 48 (x) over CR 55/20 & Lost River?

The structure is 1,591 ft (485 m) long with a longest span of 348 ft (106 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 48 (x) over CR 55/20 & Lost River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.