US Bridges

US 48 X over US 220 (f)

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Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.68 MI W of Wv 55 · Structure no. 00000000016A143

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48 X over US 220 (f) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 X over US 220 (f) 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 48 X
CrossesUS 220 (f)
Location0.68 MI W of Wv 55
RouteU.S. Route 48
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.08011, -78.96431
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2020)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 48 X over US 220 (f) built?

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

What condition is US 48 X over US 220 (f) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 48 X over US 220 (f) carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 48 X over US 220 (f)?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 48 X over US 220 (f)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.