US 50 EB & WB over Elk Creek City Streets
FairHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI West CO Rt 50/60 · Structure no. 00000000017A198
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 EB & WB over Elk Creek City Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 EB & WB over Elk Creek City Streets in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,625 by 2041. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 50 EB & WB over Elk Creek City Streets built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is US 50 EB & WB over Elk Creek City Streets 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 EB & WB over Elk Creek City Streets carry?
About 19,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 50 EB & WB over Elk Creek City Streets?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 EB & WB over Elk Creek City Streets?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.