US Bridges

Wv. Route 53 over Standingstone Creek

Fair

Wirt County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. W. of CR.6 · Structure no. 00000000053A041

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv. Route 53 over Standingstone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv. Route 53 over Standingstone Creek in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,848 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesWv. Route 53
CrossesStandingstone Creek
Location0.02 Mi. W. of CR.6
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates39.06704, -81.36814
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,848 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv. Route 53 over Standingstone Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv. Route 53 over Standingstone 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv. Route 53 over Standingstone Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv. Route 53 over Standingstone Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wv. Route 53 over Standingstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.