US Bridges

US 50 over Wv Rt. 618

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 1.50 Mile East of Wv 47 · Structure no. 00000000054A237

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,850
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Wv Rt. 618 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Wv Rt. 618 in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,020 by 2039. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 50
CrossesWv Rt. 618
Location1.50 Mile East of Wv 47
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.26633, -81.51138
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,850 (2019)
Projected traffic13,020 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 over Wv Rt. 618 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Wv Rt. 618 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over Wv Rt. 618 carry?

About 10,850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Wv Rt. 618?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Wv Rt. 618?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.