US Route 50 over Interstate 79
PoorHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.43 MI West CO Rt 50/16 · Structure no. 00000000017A208
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 388 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 50 over Interstate 79 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 50 over Interstate 79 in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 22,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,025 by 2041. The structure is 388 ft (118.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 50 over Interstate 79 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 50 over Interstate 79 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does US Route 50 over Interstate 79 carry?
About 22,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US Route 50 over Interstate 79?
The structure is 388 ft (118.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 50 over Interstate 79?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.