US Bridges

US 50 T over N. Br. Potomac River

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI W of Wv 90 F · Structure no. 00000000012A055

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 T over N. Br. Potomac River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 T over N. Br. Potomac River in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2040. The structure is 338 ft (103.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 T
CrossesN. Br. Potomac River
Location0.10 MI W of Wv 90 F
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.29333, -79.34665
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
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 US 50 T over N. Br. Potomac River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 T over N. Br. Potomac River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 T over N. Br. Potomac River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 50 T over N. Br. Potomac River?

The structure is 338 ft (103.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 T over N. Br. Potomac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.