US Bridges

CR 50/39 over North Bend Rail Trail

FairPosted for load

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI W CR 16/10 · Structure no. 00000000043A129

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50/39 over North Bend Rail Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 50/39 over North Bend Rail Trail in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,874 by 2039. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 50/39
CrossesNorth Bend Rail Trail
Location0.07 MI W CR 16/10
RouteCounty Highway 5039
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28458, -80.99668
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2019)
Projected traffic3,874 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$756,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 50/39 over North Bend Rail Trail built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50/39 over North Bend Rail Trail 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 50/39 over North Bend Rail Trail carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 50/39 over North Bend Rail Trail?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50/39 over North Bend Rail Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.