US 52 over Upper Burning Ck & NS RR
PoorMingo County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI West of CR 52/36 · Structure no. 00000000030A110
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 450 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Upper Burning Ck & NS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Upper Burning Ck & NS RR in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.
It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,514 by 2043. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Upper Burning Ck & NS RR built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Upper Burning Ck & NS 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Upper Burning Ck & NS RR carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Upper Burning Ck & NS RR?
The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Upper Burning Ck & NS RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.