US Bridges

Monongalia CR 50 over Wades Run

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.34 MI South CO Rt 54 · Structure no. 00000000031A157

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
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 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMonongalia CR 50
CrossesWades Run
Location0.34 MI South CO Rt 54
RouteCounty Highway 5000
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.6786, -80.0237
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,160 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$374,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monongalia CR 50 over Wades Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 50 over Wades Run 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 2023.

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

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monongalia CR 50 over Wades Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CR 50 over Wades Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.