Wv Route 7 over Cheat River 7/26 72/10
FairPreston County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI East Wv Rt 72 · Structure no. 00000000039A017
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 950 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 7 over Cheat River 7/26 72/10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 7 over Cheat River 7/26 72/10 in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,345 by 2041. The structure is 950 ft (289.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 7 over Cheat River 7/26 72/10 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 7 over Cheat River 7/26 72/10 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Wv Route 7 over Cheat River 7/26 72/10 carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 7 over Cheat River 7/26 72/10?
The structure is 950 ft (289.5 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 7 over Cheat River 7/26 72/10?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.