US Route 50 over Cheat River
FairPosted for loadPreston County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East CO Rt 50/13 · Structure no. 00000000039A109
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 460 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 50 over Cheat River is a steel truss - thru carrying US Route 50 over Cheat River in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 93 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2041. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 50 over Cheat River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is US Route 50 over Cheat River 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 US Route 50 over Cheat River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US Route 50 over Cheat River?
The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 50 over Cheat River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.