US Route 50 over Simpson Creek
GoodHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.27 MI East Wv Rt 58 · Structure no. 00000000017A245
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 50 over Simpson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 50 over Simpson Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,870 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 50 over Simpson Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 50 over Simpson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 50 over Simpson Creek carry?
About 12,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US Route 50 over Simpson Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 50 over Simpson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.