US Route 50 over Youghiogheny River
GoodPreston County, West Virginia · 0.06 Miles East CO Rt 57 · Structure no. 00000000039A207
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 50 over Youghiogheny River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 50 over Youghiogheny River in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 37 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 50 over Youghiogheny River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 50 over Youghiogheny River 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 2021.
How much traffic does US Route 50 over Youghiogheny River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US Route 50 over Youghiogheny River?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 50 over Youghiogheny River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.