US Bridges

US 52 SB over CR 252/15 Burke Street

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 1.00 Mile South of CR 20 · Structure no. 00000000050A179

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 SB over CR 252/15 Burke Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 SB over CR 252/15 Burke Street in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 52 SB
CrossesCR 252/15 Burke Street
Location1.00 Mile South of CR 20
RouteU.S. Route 5200
Coordinates38.23287, -82.59855
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 SB over CR 252/15 Burke Street built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 SB over CR 252/15 Burke Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 SB over CR 252/15 Burke Street carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 SB over CR 252/15 Burke Street?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 SB over CR 252/15 Burke Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.