US Bridges

US 52 over US 52 and US 460

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.31 Mile E of US 460 · Structure no. 00000000028A313

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over US 52 and US 460 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over US 52 and US 460 in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 52
CrossesUS 52 and US 460
Location0.31 Mile E of US 460
RouteU.S. Route 5200
Coordinates37.27382, -81.16419
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
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic7,350 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over US 52 and US 460 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over US 52 and US 460 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over US 52 and US 460 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is US 52 over US 52 and US 460?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over US 52 and US 460?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.