US Route 50 over Flag Run
GoodPreston County, West Virginia · 1.21 MI West Wv Rt 72 · Structure no. 00000000039A121
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 50 over Flag Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 50 over Flag Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 50 over Flag Run built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 50 over Flag 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 50 over Flag Run carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US Route 50 over Flag Run?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 50 over Flag Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.