Preston CO Rt 51 over Cheat River
FairPreston County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI North Wv Rt 72 · Structure no. 00000000039A116
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 502 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 51 over Cheat River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 51 over Cheat River in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Preston CO Rt 51 over Cheat River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 51 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 51 over Cheat River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Preston CO Rt 51 over Cheat River?
The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 51 over Cheat River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.