US Bridges

Monongalia CR 50 over Wades Run

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Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI North US Route 19 · Structure no. 00000000031A129

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 50 over Wades Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monongalia CR 50 over Wades Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMonongalia CR 50
CrossesWades Run
Location0.12 MI North US Route 19
RouteCounty Highway 5000
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.66837, -80.01822
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$692,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monongalia CR 50 over Wades Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 50 over Wades 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Monongalia CR 50 over Wades Run carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monongalia CR 50 over Wades Run?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CR 50 over Wades Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.