US Bridges

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

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Hardy County, West Virginia · 2.04 MI E of CR 23/8 · Structure no. 00000000016A139

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,089 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
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 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2043. The structure is 1,089 ft (332 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesUS 48 (x)
CrossesCR 55/20 & Lost River
Location2.04 MI E of CR 23/8
RouteU.S. Route 4800
Coordinates39.06639, -78.65471
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,089 ft (332 m)
Longest span256 ft (78 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,089 ft (332 m) long with a longest span of 256 ft (78 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.