US Bridges

County Route 48 over Brush Run

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Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.35 Mi. South JCT CR 50 · Structure no. 00000000052A130

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 48 over Brush Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 48 over Brush Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 48
CrossesBrush Run
Location0.35 Mi. South JCT CR 50
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.5599, -80.73721
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 48 over Brush Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 48 over Brush Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 48 over Brush Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 48 over Brush Run?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 48 over Brush Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.