County Route 51/3 over Rices Run
PoorOhio County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. East JCT CR51 · Structure no. 00000000035A056
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 51/3 over Rices Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 51/3 over Rices Run in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 51/3 over Rices Run built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 51/3 over Rices Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 51/3 over Rices Run carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 51/3 over Rices Run?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 51/3 over Rices Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.