US ROUTE 50 WB
Carrying US ROUTE 50 WB over CSX RAILROAD
0.22 MI EAST WV ROUTE 20, Harrison, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US ROUTE 50 WB
The US ROUTE 50 WB bridge in Harrison, West Virginia carries US ROUTE 50 WB over CSX RAILROAD. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 47.7 meters (157 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 28,200 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 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US ROUTE 50 WB 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 47.7 m (157 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.5 m (61 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 28,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000017A207
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US ROUTE 50 WB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US ROUTE 50 WB 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 WB?
US ROUTE 50 WB in Harrison, West Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US ROUTE 50 WB inspected?
US ROUTE 50 WB'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 28,200 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 WB is currently shown as Fair 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 WB?
US ROUTE 50 WB has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US ROUTE 50 WB?
US ROUTE 50 WB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US ROUTE 50 WB and does age affect safety?
US ROUTE 50 WB 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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