US Bridges

US 52 over Abandoned RR

PoorPosted for load

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.65 MI East of CR 52/1 · Structure no. 00000000028A218

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Abandoned RR is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Abandoned RR in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,885 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location0.65 MI East of CR 52/1
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.35637, -81.325
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2020)
Projected traffic3,885 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Abandoned RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Abandoned RR carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns US 52 over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.