US 52 over Mill Creek
FairWayne County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI East of Wv 37 · Structure no. 00000000050A085
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Mill Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 51 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Mill Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Mill Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.