US Bridges

Wv 51 F over Opequon Creek

Good

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.91 MI Eof CR 51/9 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A181

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 51 F over Opequon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 51 F over Opequon Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,792 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 51 F
CrossesOpequon Creek
Location0.91 MI Eof CR 51/9 Sls
RouteState Highway 5100
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.31985, -77.98851
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2020)
Projected traffic10,792 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 51 F over Opequon Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 51 F over Opequon Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 51 F over Opequon Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 51 F over Opequon Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 51 F over Opequon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.