West Virginia 53 over South Fork Hughes River
Fair Condition39 years old200 vehicles/day
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ritchie |
| Location | 0.09 Mile South Of Wv 47 |
| Carries | West Virginia 53 |
| Crosses | South Fork Hughes River |
| Coordinates | 39.10312, -81.25729 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 7 (Good) |
| Superstructure | 7 (Good) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 207.7 ft (63.3 m) |
| Max Span | 78.4 ft (23.9 m) |
| Deck Width | 26.6 ft (8.1 m) |
| Deck Area | 512.7 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1987 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 200 (2019) |
| Truck Traffic | 9% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 523 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 00000000043A135 |