US Bridges

West Virginia 68 over US 50 Ebl Wbl

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mile North of Wv 95 · Structure no. 00000000054A201

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 68 over US 50 Ebl Wbl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 68 over US 50 Ebl Wbl in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,605 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 68
CrossesUS 50 Ebl Wbl
Location0.07 Mile North of Wv 95
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.2521, -81.612
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2022)
Projected traffic10,605 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 68 over US 50 Ebl Wbl built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 68 over US 50 Ebl Wbl 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 West Virginia 68 over US 50 Ebl Wbl carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 68 over US 50 Ebl Wbl?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 68 over US 50 Ebl Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.