US Bridges

US 50 T over South Br Potomac River

Good

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.22 MI W of CR 08 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A120

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
937 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 T over South Br Potomac River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 T over South Br Potomac River in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2040. The structure is 937 ft (285.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesUS 50 T
CrossesSouth Br Potomac River
Location0.22 MI W of CR 08 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates39.3395, -78.7751
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length937 ft (285.7 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2020)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 South Br Potomac River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 T over South Br Potomac River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

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

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 50 T over South Br Potomac River?

The structure is 937 ft (285.7 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 T over South Br Potomac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.