US Route 50 EB over Salem Fork Rails Trails
PoorHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.30 MI East CO Rt 50/6 · Structure no. 00000000017A185
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 518 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 50 EB over Salem Fork Rails Trails is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 50 EB over Salem Fork Rails Trails in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,150 by 2041. The structure is 518 ft (158 m) long and 37 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 50 EB over Salem Fork Rails Trails built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 50 EB over Salem Fork Rails Trails in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 50 EB over Salem Fork Rails Trails carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US Route 50 EB over Salem Fork Rails Trails?
The structure is 518 ft (158 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 50 EB over Salem Fork Rails Trails?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.