US Bridges

US 50 over Buckeye Street

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.47 Mile West of Wv 47 · Structure no. 00000000054A215

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Buckeye Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Buckeye 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 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,160 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 50
CrossesBuckeye Street
Location0.47 Mile West of Wv 47
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates39.25419, -81.54145
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2019)
Projected traffic11,160 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$900,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 over Buckeye Street built?

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

What condition is US 50 over Buckeye 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over Buckeye Street carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Buckeye Street?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Buckeye Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.