W.V. 72 over U.S. 48
GoodTucker County, West Virginia · 1.15 MI N of CR 17 · Structure no. 00000000047A097
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W.V. 72 over U.S. 48 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W.V. 72 over U.S. 48 in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 54 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W.V. 72 over U.S. 48 built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is W.V. 72 over U.S. 48 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does W.V. 72 over U.S. 48 carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is W.V. 72 over U.S. 48?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns W.V. 72 over U.S. 48?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.