US Bridges

Harr CO Rt 50/2 over Salem Fork

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI South CO Rt 50/73 · Structure no. 00000000017A308

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harr CO Rt 50/2 over Salem Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harr CO Rt 50/2 over Salem Fork in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarr CO Rt 50/2
CrossesSalem Fork
Location0.05 MI South CO Rt 50/73
RouteCounty Highway 5002
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.2881, -80.53718
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harr CO Rt 50/2 over Salem Fork built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harr CO Rt 50/2 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Harr CO Rt 50/2 over Salem Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harr CO Rt 50/2 over Salem Fork?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Harr CO Rt 50/2 over Salem Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.