US Bridges

Wv Route 53 over Big Island Run

Fair

Wirt County, West Virginia · 1.78 MI E of CR 8 · Structure no. 00000000053A042

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 53 over Big Island Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv Route 53 over Big Island Run in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 53
CrossesBig Island Run
Location1.78 MI E of CR 8
RouteState Highway 53
CountyWirt County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.08512, -81.26039
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic462 by 2039
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 53 over Big Island Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 53 over Big Island Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 53 over Big Island Run carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 53 over Big Island Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wv Route 53 over Big Island Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.