US 48 X Corridor H over Sauerkraut Run & CR 23/9
FairHardy County, West Virginia · 1.58 Mile East of CR 23/8 · Structure no. 00000000016A132
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 528 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 48 X Corridor H over Sauerkraut Run & CR 23/9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 X Corridor H over Sauerkraut Run & CR 23/9 in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2040. The structure is 528 ft (160.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Corridor H over Sauerkraut Run & CR 23/9 built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 48 X Corridor H over Sauerkraut Run & CR 23/9 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 48 X Corridor H over Sauerkraut Run & CR 23/9 carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 48 X Corridor H over Sauerkraut Run & CR 23/9?
The structure is 528 ft (160.8 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 48 X Corridor H over Sauerkraut Run & CR 23/9?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.