US Bridges

US 522 F over Breakneck Run

PoorPosted for load

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI N of CR 38/10 Sls · Structure no. 00000000033A042

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 522 F over Breakneck Run is a concrete slab carrying US 522 F over Breakneck Run in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 522 F
CrossesBreakneck Run
Location0.07 MI N of CR 38/10 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 52200
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.46346, -78.31196
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 522 F over Breakneck Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 522 F over Breakneck Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 522 F over Breakneck Run carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 522 F over Breakneck Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 522 F over Breakneck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.