US Bridges

County Route 52/7 over Pocatalico River

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.01 South of CR 52 · Structure no. 00000000044A176

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 52/7 over Pocatalico River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 52/7 over Pocatalico River in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 52/7
CrossesPocatalico River
Location0.01 South of CR 52
RouteCounty Highway 527
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.66467, -81.3028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic16 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 52/7 over Pocatalico River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 52/7 over Pocatalico River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 52/7 over Pocatalico River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 52/7 over Pocatalico River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 52/7 over Pocatalico River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.