US Route 50 over Tygart Valley River CSX
GoodTaylor County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI East CO Rt 40 · Structure no. 00000000046A079
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 862 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 50 over Tygart Valley River CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 50 over Tygart Valley River CSX in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,445 by 2041. The structure is 862 ft (262.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 50 over Tygart Valley River CSX built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 50 over Tygart Valley River CSX 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 50 over Tygart Valley River CSX carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US Route 50 over Tygart Valley River CSX?
The structure is 862 ft (262.6 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 50 over Tygart Valley River CSX?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.