US Bridges

C. R. 51 over Tygart Valley River

Poor

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S JCT U S 219 · Structure no. 00000000042A148

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 51 over Tygart Valley River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C. R. 51 over Tygart Valley River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 183 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 51
CrossesTygart Valley River
Location0.01 MI S JCT U S 219
RouteCounty Highway 5100
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.49271, -80.05501
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic183 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$950,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 51 over Tygart Valley River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 51 over Tygart Valley River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 51 over Tygart Valley River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is C. R. 51 over Tygart Valley River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 51 over Tygart Valley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.