US Bridges

US 50 Eastbound over L Kanaw R L Ka RR CSX RR

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile West of Wv 47 · Structure no. 00000000054A216

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,290 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Eastbound over L Kanaw R L Ka RR CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Eastbound over L Kanaw R L Ka RR CSX RR 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,720 by 2042. The structure is 1,290 ft (393.2 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesUS 50 Eastbound
CrossesL Kanaw R L Ka RR CSX RR
Location0.02 Mile West of Wv 47
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates39.25553, -81.53474
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,290 ft (393.2 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic9,720 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Eastbound over L Kanaw R L Ka RR CSX RR built?

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

What condition is US 50 Eastbound over L Kanaw R L Ka RR CSX RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 Eastbound over L Kanaw R L Ka RR CSX RR carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Eastbound over L Kanaw R L Ka RR CSX RR?

The structure is 1,290 ft (393.2 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Eastbound over L Kanaw R L Ka RR CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.