US Route 50 over Cheat River

Fair Condition94 years old800 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Location0.02 Mi East Co RT 50/13
CarriesUS Route 50
CrossesCheat River
Coordinates39.31987, -79.65673

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length460.0 ft (140.2 m)
Max Span150.3 ft (45.8 m)
Deck Width31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Deck Area1345.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic800 (2022)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number00000000039A109

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