US Bridges

US 50 Wbl over Wv 14/ Division Street

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 1.25 Mile West of Wv 47 · Structure no. 00000000054A209

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Wbl over Wv 14/ Division Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Wbl over Wv 14/ Division Street in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,080 by 2039. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 50 Wbl
CrossesWv 14/ Division Street
Location1.25 Mile West of Wv 47
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates39.2582, -81.55563
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2019)
Projected traffic7,080 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Wbl over Wv 14/ Division Street built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Wbl over Wv 14/ Division Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 Wbl over Wv 14/ Division Street carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Wbl over Wv 14/ Division Street?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Wbl over Wv 14/ Division Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.