US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 51 over Kinsinger Run

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South CO Rt 53/2 · Structure no. 00000000039A199

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 51 over Kinsinger Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CO Rt 51 over Kinsinger Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesPreston CO Rt 51
CrossesKinsinger Run
Location0.03 MI South CO Rt 53/2
RouteCounty Highway 5100
Coordinates39.38235, -79.60468
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 51 over Kinsinger Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 51 over Kinsinger Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 51 over Kinsinger Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston CO Rt 51 over Kinsinger Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 51 over Kinsinger Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.