US Bridges

Harrison CR 50/62 over Salem Fork

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.35 MI East CO Rt 50/6 · Structure no. 00000000017A221

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CR 50/62 over Salem Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison CR 50/62 over Salem Fork in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CR 50/62
CrossesSalem Fork
Location0.35 MI East CO Rt 50/6
RouteCounty Highway 5062
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28789, -80.5184
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$491,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CR 50/62 over Salem Fork built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CR 50/62 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CR 50/62 over Salem Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harrison CR 50/62 over Salem Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CR 50/62 over Salem Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.