Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek & CSX RR
GoodPreston County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North CO Rt 80/2 · Structure no. 00000000039A224
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 578 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek & CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek & CSX RR in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 578 ft (176.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek & CSX RR built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek & CSX RR 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek & CSX RR carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek & CSX RR?
The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek & CSX RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.