US Rt 52 over Clear Fork
FairMcDowell County, West Virginia · 2.66 MI E of CO 52/21 · Structure no. 00000000024A247
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Rt 52 over Clear Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Rt 52 over Clear Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Rt 52 over Clear Fork built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Rt 52 over Clear Fork 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US Rt 52 over Clear Fork carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US Rt 52 over Clear Fork?
The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US Rt 52 over Clear Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.