US Route 50 over US 19 & Wv 20
PoorHarrison County, West Virginia · 1.22 MI East CO Rt 9 · Structure no. 00000000017A192
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 50 over US 19 & Wv 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 50 over US 19 & Wv 20 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 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 93 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 50 over US 19 & Wv 20 built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 50 over US 19 & Wv 20 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 over US 19 & Wv 20 carry?
About 26,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US Route 50 over US 19 & Wv 20?
The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 50 over US 19 & Wv 20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.