Md 51 over Potomac River
Morgan County, West Virginia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Md 51 over Potomac River in Morgan County, West Virginia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,502 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2009).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 27 of the 55 inventoried bridges in Morgan County rated fair (49.1%); 15 (27.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 455 ft |
| Location | On West Virginia Line |
| NBI structure number | 00000000033A066 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the West Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Morgan County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 522 over Potomac River CSX Trans | 1937 | 10,930 | Fair |
| US 522 F over Warm Springs Run | 1960 | 8,300 | Fair |
| US 522 F over Breakneck Run | 1931 | 6,000 | Poor |
| US 522 F over Indian Run | 1931 | 6,000 | Fair |
| Wv 09 F over Cherry Run | 1935 | 3,300 | Good |
| Wv 09 F over Sleepy Creek | 1900 | 3,100 | Poor |
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