US Bridges

US 50 over OH618 Ohio River Csxrr

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 3.00 Mile W of Wv 68 · Structure no. 00000000054A200

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
4,009 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,592
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over OH618 Ohio River Csxrr is a steel arch - thru carrying US 50 over OH618 Ohio River Csxrr in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10,592 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,602 by 2049. The structure is 4,009 ft (1,221.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50
CrossesOH618 Ohio River Csxrr
Location3.00 Mile W of Wv 68
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.27386, -81.64658
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length4,009 ft (1,221.9 m)
Longest span879 ft (267.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,592 (2023)
Projected traffic11,602 by 2049
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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$500,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 over OH618 Ohio River Csxrr built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over OH618 Ohio River Csxrr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 over OH618 Ohio River Csxrr carry?

About 10,592 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over OH618 Ohio River Csxrr?

The structure is 4,009 ft (1,221.9 m) long with a longest span of 879 ft (267.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over OH618 Ohio River Csxrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.