US Route 50 WB over Salem Fork Pvt DR Trai
PoorHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.30 MI East CO Rt 50/6 · Structure no. 00000000017A186
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 622 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,798
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 50 WB over Salem Fork Pvt DR Trai is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 50 WB over Salem Fork Pvt DR Trai in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 28,798 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,710 by 2043. The structure is 622 ft (189.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 50 WB over Salem Fork Pvt DR Trai built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 50 WB over Salem Fork Pvt DR Trai 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 50 WB over Salem Fork Pvt DR Trai carry?
About 28,798 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US Route 50 WB over Salem Fork Pvt DR Trai?
The structure is 622 ft (189.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 50 WB over Salem Fork Pvt DR Trai?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.