US Bridges

US 50 over Fairfax Street

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.45 Mile East of Wv 14 · Structure no. 00000000054A211

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Fairfax Street is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Fairfax Street 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,080 by 2039. The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 50
CrossesFairfax Street
Location0.45 Mile East of Wv 14
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates39.25653, -81.548
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length188 ft (57.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 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$5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 over Fairfax Street built?

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

What condition is US 50 over Fairfax Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over Fairfax Street carry?

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

How long is US 50 over Fairfax Street?

The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Fairfax Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.