US Bridges

CO 151/1 (sls) over Buckhannan River

Good

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.23 Mi. N CO 151 (sls) · Structure no. 00000000049A136

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 151/1 (sls) over Buckhannan River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CO 151/1 (sls) over Buckhannan River in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,860 by 2038. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO 151/1 (sls)
CrossesBuckhannan River
Location0.23 Mi. N CO 151 (sls)
RouteCounty Highway 15101
Coordinates38.99893, -80.22671
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,860 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 CO 151/1 (sls) over Buckhannan River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 151/1 (sls) over Buckhannan River 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO 151/1 (sls) over Buckhannan River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CO 151/1 (sls) over Buckhannan River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO 151/1 (sls) over Buckhannan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.