US Bridges

County Route 34/4 over US 50

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile North of CR30/2 · Structure no. 00000000054A240

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 34/4 over US 50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 34/4 over US 50 in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,118 by 2039. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 34/4
CrossesUS 50
Location0.01 Mile North of CR30/2
RouteCounty Highway 344
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.25922, -81.64488
Functional classRural Local

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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic1,118 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$200,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 34/4 over US 50 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 34/4 over US 50 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 County Route 34/4 over US 50 carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 34/4 over US 50?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 34/4 over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.