US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 53/1 over Saltlick Creek

FairPosted for load

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI East CO Rt 51 · Structure no. 00000000039A190

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 53/1 over Saltlick Creek is a steel other carrying Preston CO Rt 53/1 over Saltlick Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 53/1
CrossesSaltlick Creek
Location0.07 MI East CO Rt 51
RouteCounty Highway 5301
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.41466, -79.58359
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic14 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$369,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 53/1 over Saltlick Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 53/1 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 53/1 over Saltlick Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Preston CO Rt 53/1 over Saltlick Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 53/1 over Saltlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.