US Bridges

Wv 51 F over I81(X)

Good

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI E of CR 30 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A180

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 51 F over I81(X) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 51 F over I81(X) in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,066 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWv 51 F
CrossesI81(X)
Location0.09 MI E of CR 30 Sls
RouteState Highway 5100
Coordinates39.36253, -78.04818
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,800 (2020)
Projected traffic33,066 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 51 F over I81(X) built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 51 F over I81(X) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 51 F over I81(X) carry?

About 19,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wv 51 F over I81(X)?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 51 F over I81(X)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.