US Bridges

US 50 (x) over Wv 23 WB (wye)

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.43 MI W of Har CO 50/3 · Structure no. 00000000017A359

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 (x) over Wv 23 WB (wye) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 (x) over Wv 23 WB (wye) in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,450 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 50 (x)
CrossesWv 23 WB (wye)
Location0.43 MI W of Har CO 50/3
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates39.28998, -80.53581
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,450 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 50 (x) over Wv 23 WB (wye) built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 (x) over Wv 23 WB (wye) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 (x) over Wv 23 WB (wye) carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 (x) over Wv 23 WB (wye)?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 (x) over Wv 23 WB (wye)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.