US Bridges

SR 0050 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Independence Township · Structure no. 000000000034403

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,666
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 0050 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0050 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 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 1,666 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0050
CrossesWheeling & Lake Erie R/R
LocationIndependence Township
RouteState Highway 50
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2751, -80.4611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,666 (2024)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0050 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0050 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0050 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R carry?

About 1,666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0050 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0050 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R?

It is owned by the Railroad.