US Route 50 over CSX Railbed
PoorHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI West US Route 19 · Structure no. 00000000017A190
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 50 over CSX Railbed is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 50 over CSX Railbed 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 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 26,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,365 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 50 over CSX Railbed built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 50 over CSX Railbed 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 50 over CSX Railbed carry?
About 26,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US Route 50 over CSX Railbed?
The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 50 over CSX Railbed?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.