US 50 Wbl over North Fk.Hughes River
FairRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. W of CR10 · Structure no. 00000000043A114
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Wbl over North Fk.Hughes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Wbl over North Fk.Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,024 by 2039. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Wbl over North Fk.Hughes River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Wbl over North Fk.Hughes 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 Wbl over North Fk.Hughes River carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Wbl over North Fk.Hughes River?
The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Wbl over North Fk.Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.