US Bridges

US 52 over Guyandotte River

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. North of Wv 80 · Structure no. 00000000030A190

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
402 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Guyandotte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Guyandotte River in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,344 by 2042. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.01 Mi. North of Wv 80
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.61364, -81.86738
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,344 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Guyandotte River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.