US Bridges

Doddridge CR 50/30 over Doe Run

Poor

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI East CO Rt 50/74 · Structure no. 00000000009A076

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CR 50/30 over Doe Run is a concrete channel beam carrying Doddridge CR 50/30 over Doe Run in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesDoddridge CR 50/30
CrossesDoe Run
Location0.03 MI East CO Rt 50/74
RouteCounty Highway 5030
Coordinates39.29554, -80.78015
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2020)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doddridge CR 50/30 over Doe Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CR 50/30 over Doe Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Doddridge CR 50/30 over Doe Run carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Doddridge CR 50/30 over Doe Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CR 50/30 over Doe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.