County Route 50 over Brush Run
PoorPosted for loadWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT CR 48 · Structure no. 00000000052A086
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 50 over Brush Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 50 over Brush Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 50 over Brush Run built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 50 over Brush Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 50 over Brush Run carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 50 over Brush Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 50 over Brush Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.