US Bridges

County Route 48/3 over West Fork River

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI E of CO 48 · Structure no. 00000000021A105

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 48/3 over West Fork River is a concrete slab carrying County Route 48/3 over West Fork River in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 48/3
CrossesWest Fork River
Location0.12 MI E of CO 48
RouteCounty Highway 4803
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.85852, -80.42067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 48/3 over West Fork River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 48/3 over West Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 48/3 over West Fork River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 48/3 over West Fork River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 48/3 over West Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.