County Route 52 over Reader Creek
PoorWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI North JCT CR 40/1 · Structure no. 00000000052A087
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 52 over Reader Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 52 over Reader Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 52 over Reader Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 52 over Reader Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 52 over Reader Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 52 over Reader Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 52 over Reader Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.