US Route 50 over West Fork River
FairHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.68 MI East US Route 19 · Structure no. 00000000017A195
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 392 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 50 over West Fork River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US Route 50 over West Fork River in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,640 by 2041. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 62 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 over West Fork River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is US Route 50 over West Fork River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 50 over West Fork River carry?
About 36,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US Route 50 over West Fork River?
The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 50 over West Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.