US Bridges

Harrison CO 50/7 over Salem Fork

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI North US Rt 50 · Structure no. 00000000017A213

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO 50/7 over Salem Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison CO 50/7 over Salem Fork in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO 50/7
CrossesSalem Fork
Location0.02 MI North US Rt 50
RouteCounty Highway 5007
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.29274, -80.51383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic890 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$349,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO 50/7 over Salem Fork built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO 50/7 over Salem Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CO 50/7 over Salem Fork carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO 50/7 over Salem Fork?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO 50/7 over Salem Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.