Preston CO Rt 86 over Saltlick Creek
FairPosted for loadPreston County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI North CO Rt 51 · Structure no. 00000000039A160
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 86 over Saltlick Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 86 over Saltlick Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 13 ft wide.
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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 86 over Saltlick Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 86 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 86 over Saltlick Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Preston CO Rt 86 over Saltlick Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 86 over Saltlick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.