US 50 T over North River
FairHampshire County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI W of Wv 29 F · Structure no. 00000000014A052
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 T over North River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 T over North River in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,250 by 2039. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 T over North River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 T over North 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does US 50 T over North River carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 50 T over North River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 T over North River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.