US Bridges

US 50 Alternate over Ohio R. CSX Keever St.

GoodPosted for load

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.50 M West of Wv 14S · Structure no. 00000000054A907

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
2,555 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,200
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

US 50 Alternate over Ohio R. CSX Keever St. is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US 50 Alternate over Ohio R. CSX Keever St. in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,831 by 2039. The structure is 2,555 ft (778.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 Alternate
CrossesOhio R. CSX Keever St.
Location0.50 M West of Wv 14S
RouteCity Street N1215
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28327, -81.56219
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,555 ft (778.9 m)
Longest span700 ft (213.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2022)
Projected traffic17,831 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Alternate over Ohio R. CSX Keever St. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Alternate over Ohio R. CSX Keever St. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 Alternate over Ohio R. CSX Keever St. carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Alternate over Ohio R. CSX Keever St.?

The structure is 2,555 ft (778.9 m) long with a longest span of 700 ft (213.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Alternate over Ohio R. CSX Keever St.?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).