US Bridges

US 50 T over Ellifritz Run

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Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI E of CR 220/3 · Structure no. 00000000029A082

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 T over Ellifritz Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 50 T over Ellifritz Run in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 50 T
CrossesEllifritz Run
Location0.16 MI E of CR 220/3
RouteU.S. Route 5000
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36619, -79.03
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 US 50 T over Ellifritz Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 T over Ellifritz Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 T over Ellifritz Run carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 T over Ellifritz Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 T over Ellifritz Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.