US Bridges

Wv 480 over Pedestrian Underpass

Good

Jefferson County, West Virginia · 0.16 North of Wv 45 (f) · Structure no. 00000000019A065

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Wv 480 over Pedestrian Underpass is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv 480 over Pedestrian Underpass in Jefferson County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,909 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesWv 480
CrossesPedestrian Underpass
Location0.16 North of Wv 45 (f)
RouteState Highway 480
Coordinates39.43444, -77.80711
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic8,909 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Wv 480 over Pedestrian Underpass built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 480 over Pedestrian Underpass 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 480 over Pedestrian Underpass carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 480 over Pedestrian Underpass?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 480 over Pedestrian Underpass?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).