US Bridges

US 52 over E 4th Ave Hillside

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.80 MI W of Wv 49 · Structure no. 00000000030A162

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,320 ft
88 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over E 4th Ave Hillside is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over E 4th Ave Hillside in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2041. The structure is 1,320 ft (402.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesE 4th Ave Hillside
Location0.80 MI W of Wv 49
RouteU.S. Route 5200
Coordinates37.66166, -82.26217
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans88
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,320 ft (402.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2021)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over E 4th Ave Hillside built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over E 4th Ave Hillside 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over E 4th Ave Hillside carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over E 4th Ave Hillside?

The structure is 1,320 ft (402.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over E 4th Ave Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.