US Bridges

US 50 T over Cacapon River

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI E of CR 14 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A054

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 T over Cacapon River is a steel truss - thru carrying US 50 T over Cacapon River in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 92 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,820 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 T
CrossesCacapon River
Location0.04 MI E of CR 14 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 5000
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.29786, -78.43488
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,820 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 T over Cacapon River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US 50 T over Cacapon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 T over Cacapon River carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 50 T over Cacapon River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 T over Cacapon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.