Preston CO Rt 51/9 over Wolf Run
PoorPosted for loadPreston County, West Virginia · 0.70 MI East CO Rt 51 · Structure no. 00000000039A180
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 51/9 over Wolf Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 51/9 over Wolf Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 12 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 51/9 over Wolf Run built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 51/9 over Wolf Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 51/9 over Wolf Run carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Preston CO Rt 51/9 over Wolf Run?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 51/9 over Wolf Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.