US 48 X over South Br. Potomac River
GoodHardy County, West Virginia · 1.20 MI W of Wv 55 · Structure no. 00000000016A150
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,139 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 48 X over South Br. Potomac River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 X over South Br. Potomac River in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2043. The structure is 2,139 ft (652 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over South Br. Potomac River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 48 X over South Br. Potomac 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 48 X over South Br. Potomac River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 48 X over South Br. Potomac River?
The structure is 2,139 ft (652 m) long with a longest span of 355 ft (108.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US 48 X over South Br. Potomac River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.