Preston Co RT 51 over Cheat River

Fair Condition39 years old250 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Location0.13 Mi North Wv RT 72
CarriesPreston Co RT 51
CrossesCheat River
Coordinates39.34951, -79.66801

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length502.0 ft (153 m)
Max Span111.9 ft (34.1 m)
Deck Width34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Deck Area1606.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1987

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic250 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000039A116

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