Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek
FairPreston County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI North CO Rt 51/5 · Structure no. 00000000039A124
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.