US Bridges

US 52 over US 19 & N&s Railroad

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI W of CO 52/25 · Structure no. 00000000028A302

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
942 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over US 19 & N&s Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over US 19 & N&s Railroad in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,745 by 2042. The structure is 942 ft (287.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesUS 19 & N&s Railroad
Location0.19 MI W of CO 52/25
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.26472, -81.23999
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length942 ft (287.1 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2022)
Projected traffic17,745 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over US 19 & N&s Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over US 19 & N&s Railroad 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 US 52 over US 19 & N&s Railroad carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over US 19 & N&s Railroad?

The structure is 942 ft (287.1 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over US 19 & N&s Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.