US ROUTE 50
Carrying US ROUTE 50 over CSX RAILBED
0.20 MI WEST US ROUTE 19, Harrison, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US ROUTE 50
The US ROUTE 50 bridge in Harrison, West Virginia carries US ROUTE 50 over CSX RAILBED. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 62.7 meters (206 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 26,100 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US ROUTE 50 compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1977
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 62.7 m (206 ft)
- Deck Width
- 38.5 m (126 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 26,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000017A190
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
US ROUTE 50 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare US ROUTE 50 against other structures in Harrison and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US ROUTE 50?
US ROUTE 50 in Harrison, West Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US ROUTE 50 inspected?
US ROUTE 50's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 26,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US ROUTE 50 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US ROUTE 50?
US ROUTE 50 has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US ROUTE 50?
US ROUTE 50 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US ROUTE 50 and does age affect safety?
US ROUTE 50 was built in 1977, making it 49 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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