US Bridges

US 50 over C.R. 50/2

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.24 Mile East of Wv 618 · Structure no. 00000000054A238

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,850
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over C.R. 50/2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over C.R. 50/2 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 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 10,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,020 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesUS 50
CrossesC.R. 50/2
Location0.24 Mile East of Wv 618
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates39.2667, -81.50703
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 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 width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,850 (2019)
Projected traffic13,020 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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$250,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 over C.R. 50/2 built?

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

What condition is US 50 over C.R. 50/2 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over C.R. 50/2 carry?

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

How long is US 50 over C.R. 50/2?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over C.R. 50/2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.