US Bridges

US 48 (x) over Fort Run

Good

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.51 MI W of 55/22 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A135

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48 (x) over Fort Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 (x) over Fort Run 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 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,520 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 48 (x)
CrossesFort Run
Location0.51 MI W of 55/22 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 4800
Coordinates39.07649, -78.93917
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2020)
Projected traffic5,520 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 48 (x) over Fort Run built?

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

What condition is US 48 (x) over Fort Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 48 (x) over Fort Run carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 48 (x) over Fort Run?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 48 (x) over Fort Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.