Wv Route 26 over Cheat River

Fair Condition73 years old2,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Location0.07 Mi South Co RT 7/12
CarriesWv Route 26
CrossesCheat River
Coordinates39.49470, -79.64522

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length255.6 ft (77.9 m)
Max Span98.1 ft (29.9 m)
Deck Width29.2 ft (8.9 m)
Deck Area693.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1953 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,600 (2022)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000039A051

Nearby Bridges

Wv Route 26 over Roaring Creek 0.7 mi Poor Preston Co RT 7/12 over Daugherty Run 0.8 mi Fair Preston Co RT 52 over Greens Run 1.0 mi Fair Preston Co RT 7/12 over Elsey Run 1.3 mi Fair Preston Co RT 52 over Greens Run 1.3 mi Fair Preston Co 26/23 over Muddy Creek 1.4 mi Poor Preston Co RT 52 over Greens Run 1.6 mi Fair Preston Co RT 52 over Greens Run 2.1 mi Good Wv Route 7 over Cheat River 7/26 72/10 2.3 mi Fair Preston Co RT 52/8 over Greens Run 2.3 mi Good