US Bridges

US 50 Wbl over Cr. 16/6 Hushers Run

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.43 Mi. W. of WV.16 · Structure no. 00000000043A109

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
531 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Wbl over Cr. 16/6 Hushers Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Wbl over Cr. 16/6 Hushers Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,217 by 2042. The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 50 Wbl
CrossesCr. 16/6 Hushers Run
Location0.43 Mi. W. of WV.16
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.26179, -81.06122
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length531 ft (161.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,217 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Wbl over Cr. 16/6 Hushers Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Wbl over Cr. 16/6 Hushers 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 Wbl over Cr. 16/6 Hushers Run carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Wbl over Cr. 16/6 Hushers Run?

The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Wbl over Cr. 16/6 Hushers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.