US Bridges

Har. Co. 50/60 over US 50 (x)

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. S. of U.S. 50 W. · Structure no. 00000000017A346

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Har. Co. 50/60 over US 50 (x) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Har. Co. 50/60 over US 50 (x) in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHar. Co. 50/60
CrossesUS 50 (x)
Location0.04 Mi. S. of U.S. 50 W.
RouteCounty Highway 5060
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28443, -80.34417
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Har. Co. 50/60 over US 50 (x) built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Har. Co. 50/60 over US 50 (x) 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 Har. Co. 50/60 over US 50 (x) carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Har. Co. 50/60 over US 50 (x)?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Har. Co. 50/60 over US 50 (x)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.