US Route 50 WB over Middle Island Crk & CR
PoorDoddridge County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI East CO Rt 50/16 · Structure no. 00000000009A070
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 453 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 50 WB over Middle Island Crk & CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 50 WB over Middle Island Crk & CR in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,550 by 2041. The structure is 453 ft (138.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 50 WB over Middle Island Crk & CR built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 50 WB over Middle Island Crk & CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 50 WB over Middle Island Crk & CR carry?
About 3,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US Route 50 WB over Middle Island Crk & CR?
The structure is 453 ft (138.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 50 WB over Middle Island Crk & CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.