West Virginia 68 over US 50

Poor Condition55 years old7,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyWood
Location0.30 Mile North Of US 50
CarriesWest Virginia 68
CrossesUS 50
Coordinates39.26435, -81.56744

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length1206.7 ft (367.8 m)
Max Span330.1 ft (100.6 m)
Deck Width71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Deck Area8054.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1971 (reconstructed 2003)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,400 (2019)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000054A205

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