US Bridges

Wv 55 X over Waites Run

Good

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.15 Miles E. of CR 259/1 · Structure no. 00000000016A162

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 55 X over Waites Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 55 X over Waites Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 55 X
CrossesWaites Run
Location0.15 Miles E. of CR 259/1
RouteState Highway 5500
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.08859, -78.58356
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span154 ft (47 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,640 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Wv 55 X over Waites Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 55 X over Waites 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 55 X over Waites Run carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wv 55 X over Waites Run?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (47 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 55 X over Waites Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.