US Bridges

County Route 53 over Longs Run

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. East JCT CR 53/1 · Structure no. 00000000035A057

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 53 over Longs Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 53 over Longs Run in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 53
CrossesLongs Run
Location0.08 Mi. East JCT CR 53/1
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.16345, -80.55916
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic183 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$36,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 53 over Longs Run built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 53 over Longs Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 53 over Longs Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 53 over Longs Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 53 over Longs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.