Wv Route 7 over Cheat River 7/26 72/10

Fair Condition48 years old8,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Location0.03 Mi East Wv RT 72
CarriesWv Route 7
CrossesCheat River 7/26 72/10
Coordinates39.46229, -79.65041

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length949.8 ft (289.5 m)
Max Span162.1 ft (49.4 m)
Deck Width34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Area3010.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1978

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,900 (2022)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000039A017

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