US Bridges

CO 252/14 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 1.4 Mile West of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000050A237

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 252/14 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 252/14 over Norfolk Southern RR in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 252/14
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1.4 Mile West of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 25214
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.22502, -82.60517
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 252/14 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 252/14 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO 252/14 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO 252/14 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO 252/14 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.