US Bridges

US 50 Wbl over Wv Rt. 16

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.31 Mile East of CR 16/6 · Structure no. 00000000043A111

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Wbl over Wv Rt. 16 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Wbl over Wv Rt. 16 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,698 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 50 Wbl
CrossesWv Rt. 16
Location0.31 Mile East of CR 16/6
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.26369, -81.05544
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2019)
Projected traffic6,698 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$916,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Wbl over Wv Rt. 16 built?

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

What condition is US 50 Wbl over Wv Rt. 16 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 Wbl over Wv Rt. 16 carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Wbl over Wv Rt. 16?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Wbl over Wv Rt. 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.