US Route 50 over Buffalo Creek

Fair Condition79 years old700 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Location0.03 Mi East Wv RT 72
CarriesUS Route 50
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Coordinates39.31936, -79.68798

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length147.6 ft (45 m)
Max Span47.2 ft (14.4 m)
Deck Width32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Deck Area441 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1947

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic700 (2022)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000039A118

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