US Bridges

US Route 50 over Davisson Run

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI West Wv Rt 58 · Structure no. 00000000017A210

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 50 over Davisson Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying US Route 50 over Davisson Run in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,260 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Route 50
CrossesDavisson Run
Location0.14 MI West Wv Rt 58
RouteU.S. Route 5000
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28181, -80.25783
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic14,260 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 50 over Davisson Run built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 50 over Davisson Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 50 over Davisson Run carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Route 50 over Davisson Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 50 over Davisson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.