Wv Route 26 over Cheat River
FairPreston County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South CO Rt 7/12 · Structure no. 00000000039A051
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 256 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 26 over Cheat River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 26 over Cheat River in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 72 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 26 over Cheat River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Wv Route 26 over Cheat River 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 26 over Cheat River carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 26 over Cheat River?
The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 26 over Cheat River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.