West Virginia 68 over US 50
PoorWood County, West Virginia · 0.30 Mile North of US 50 · Structure no. 00000000054A205
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,207 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 68 over US 50 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying West Virginia 68 over US 50 in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,770 by 2039. The structure is 1,207 ft (367.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 68 over US 50 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is West Virginia 68 over US 50 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does West Virginia 68 over US 50 carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 68 over US 50?
The structure is 1,207 ft (367.8 m) long with a longest span of 330 ft (100.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 68 over US 50?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.