US Bridges

US 50 over Meadow Dr. - CR 9/27

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mile West of Wv 95 · Structure no. 00000000054A202

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Meadow Dr. - CR 9/27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Meadow Dr. - CR 9/27 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 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,680 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 115 ft wide.

CarriesUS 50
CrossesMeadow Dr. - CR 9/27
Location0.03 Mile West of Wv 95
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates39.25142, -81.60312
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2022)
Projected traffic16,680 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$5.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 over Meadow Dr. - CR 9/27 built?

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

What condition is US 50 over Meadow Dr. - CR 9/27 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 over Meadow Dr. - CR 9/27 carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Meadow Dr. - CR 9/27?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Meadow Dr. - CR 9/27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.