US Bridges

Wv 55 over US 48 (x) (corridor H)

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.87 Mile East of US 220 · Structure no. 00000000016A134

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 55 over US 48 (x) (corridor H) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 55 over US 48 (x) (corridor H) in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,945 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 55
CrossesUS 48 (x) (corridor H)
Location0.87 Mile East of US 220
RouteState Highway 5500
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.07833, -78.95205
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2020)
Projected traffic5,945 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 Wv 55 over US 48 (x) (corridor H) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 55 over US 48 (x) (corridor H) 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 Wv 55 over US 48 (x) (corridor H) carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wv 55 over US 48 (x) (corridor H)?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 55 over US 48 (x) (corridor H)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.