US Route 50 over Elk Creek City Streets
FairHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.81 MI West Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A199
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 820 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 50 over Elk Creek City Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 50 over Elk Creek City Streets in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 70 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 47,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,025 by 20. The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long and 64 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Elk Creek City Streets built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is US Route 50 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 50 over Elk Creek City Streets carry?
About 47,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US Route 50 over Elk Creek City Streets?
The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 50 over Elk Creek City Streets?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.