US Bridges

US 52 over CR 119/1

PoorPosted for load

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI West of CR 119/1 · Structure no. 00000000030A066

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
436 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over CR 119/1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 52 over CR 119/1 in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,368 by 2042. The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesCR 119/1
Location0.09 MI West of CR 119/1
RouteU.S. Route 5200
Coordinates37.67075, -82.2749
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length436 ft (132.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,368 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 119/1 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over CR 119/1 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over CR 119/1 carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over CR 119/1?

The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over CR 119/1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.