US 52 over Norfolk Southern RR
FairMingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West of CR 52/96 · Structure no. 00000000030A189
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 362 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Norfolk Southern RR in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,784 by 2042. The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.