US Bridges

US Route 50 WB over CSX Railroad

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.22 MI East Wv Route 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A207

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 50 WB over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 50 WB over CSX Railroad 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 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,190 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesUS Route 50 WB
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.22 MI East Wv Route 20
RouteU.S. Route 5000
Coordinates39.27714, -80.31799
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2022)
Projected traffic23,190 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 50 WB over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 50 WB over CSX Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 50 WB over CSX Railroad carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Route 50 WB over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 50 WB over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.