US Bridges

Wv Route 20 over US Route 50

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI South CO Rt 20/75 · Structure no. 00000000017A103

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 20 over US Route 50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 20 over US Route 50 in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,660 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWv Route 20
CrossesUS Route 50
Location0.18 MI South CO Rt 20/75
RouteState Highway 2000
Coordinates39.27669, -80.32189
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2019)
Projected traffic32,660 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 20 over US Route 50 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 20 over US Route 50 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 20 over US Route 50 carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 20 over US Route 50?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 20 over US Route 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.