US Bridges

Us. 52 over CR 15 & Bluestone River

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mi. E. of CR.120 · Structure no. 00000000028A103

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
465 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Us. 52 over CR 15 & Bluestone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Us. 52 over CR 15 & Bluestone River in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2042. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUs. 52
CrossesCR 15 & Bluestone River
Location0.09 Mi. E. of CR.120
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.33005, -81.3048
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Us. 52 over CR 15 & Bluestone River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Us. 52 over CR 15 & Bluestone 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Us. 52 over CR 15 & Bluestone River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Us. 52 over CR 15 & Bluestone River?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Us. 52 over CR 15 & Bluestone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.