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CSX - Tray Run Viaduct

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.357933,-79.694382

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Carries CSX Railroad over Tray Run
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Tray Run on CSX Railroad
History: Fink truss built here 1852; Replaced with wrought iron bridge 1887; Replaced by masonry arch, 1905
Built: 1905

Location: Preston County

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153675

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Albert Fink Design Truss, ca. 1880

Photocopied 1974 From Album Of Baltimore And Ohio Railroad, Witteman Brothers, Smithsonian Institution, 1882. Woodcut Illustration Of Trestle Work, Cheat River Gorge

Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record

153676

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Trestle Work Near Rowlesburg - Under View

Photocopied 1974 From The Baltimore And Ohio Railroad And Its Branches, From The Lakes To The Sea, Baltimore, 1872.

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153677

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Early View At Track Level

Photocopied 1974 From The Baltimore And Ohio Railroad And Its Branches, From The Lakes To The Sea, Baltimore, 1872.

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153678

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Three Views Of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

Photocopied 1974 From Souvenir Album, Leighton And Frey Souvenir View Company, (N.D.).

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153679

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Photocopy Of Drawing

Photocopied 1974 From Aufsatze Betreffend Das Eisenbahnwesen In Nord-Amerika, A. Bendel, 1862.

Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record

153680

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Portrait Of Albert Fink, Engineer, C. 1858

William E. Barrett, Photographer, 1971. From the B & O Transportation Museum.

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153681

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Remains Of 1887 Pier And C. 1900 Masonry Arches

William E. Barrett, Photographer, 1974. Skewed View Showing Cheat River Valley.

Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record

153682

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Elevation Of Present Viaduct C. 1900

William E. Barrett, Photographer, 1974.

Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record

153683

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Remains Of 1887 Pier

William E. Barrett, Photographer, 1974.

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153684

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Skewed View Of Present Viaduct

William E. Barrett, Photographer, 1974.

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153685

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Part Of 1887 Pier Now Incorporated Into Wingwall Of Present Viaduct

William E. Barrett, Photographer, 1974.

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Big Run Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.364934,-79.643869

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Carries CR 51 over Big Run
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 24.9 Feet
Span Length: 24.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Big Run on CR 51
History: Built 1916
Built: 1916

Location: Preston County

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Thornton Bridge

Status: Gone, replaced with concrete bridge

Location: 39.720062,-79.660293

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Carries CR 4/2 over Big Sandy Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 4-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 63.0 Feet
Span Length: 61.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Big Sandy Creek on CR 4/2
History: Built 1893. Replaced in 2010 or 2011
Built:

Location: Preston County

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405240

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Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2006

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Old Clifton Mills Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.672920,-79.625559

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Carries CR 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected Pratt through truss
Total Length: 103.0 Feet
Span Length: 102.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Big Sandy Creek on CR 8/4
History: Built 1884 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Co.
Built: 1884

Location: Preston County

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167076

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Elevation

Photo taken by Sam Bierer

192041

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Overview

Photo taken by James Baughn

192042

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Portal

Photo taken by James Baughn

192043

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Plaque

Photo taken by James Baughn

201946

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Old Clifton Mill Rd. Bridge

Photo taken by Brian McKee 5-28-2011

201947

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Old Clifton Mill Rd. Bridge

Photo taken by Brian McKee 5-28-2011

201948

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Old Clifton Mill Rd. Bridge

Photo taken by Brian McKee 5-28-2011

201949

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Old Clifton Mill Rd. Bridge

Photo taken by Brian McKee 5-28-2011

201950

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Old Clifton Mill Rd. Bridge

Photo taken by Brian McKee 5-28-2011

201951

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Old Clifton Mill Rd. Bridge

Photo taken by Brian McKee 5-28-2011

201952

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Old Clifton Mill Rd. Bridge

Photo taken by Brian McKee 5-28-2011

201953

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Old Clifton Mill Rd. Bridge

Photo taken by Brian McKee 5-28-2011

201954

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Old Clifton Mill Rd. Bridge

Photo taken by Brian McKee 5-28-2011

405241

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Bridgemapper.com photo

Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2007

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Big Sandy Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.672875,-79.625545

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Carries CR 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek
Design: truss
Design Details: Truss
Total Length: 91.9 Feet
Span Length: 91.9 Feet

Overview: Truss bridge over Big Sandy Creek on CR 8/4
History: Built 1932
Built: 1932

Location: Preston County

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Rockville-Mount Nebo Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.621636,-79.704705

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Carries Mount Nebo Road over Big Sandy Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 5-panel, pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 149.0 Feet
Span Length: 84.0 Feet

Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Big Sandy Creek on Mount Nebo Road
History: Built 1893
Built: 1893

Location: Preston County

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405242

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Bridgemapper.com photo

Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2009

428900

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

428901

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

428902

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

428903

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

428904

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

428905

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

428906

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

428907

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

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Boyd Run Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.483893,-79.866934

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Carries CR 29/1 over Boyd Run
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 24.9 Feet
Span Length: 24.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Boyd Run on CR 29/1
History: Built 1921
Built: 1921

Location: Preston County

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Brains Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.466311,-79.878349

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Carries CR 33/3 over Brains Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 24.0 Feet
Span Length: 24.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Brains Creek on CR 33/3
History: Built 1918
Built: 1918

Location: Preston County

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CSX - Amblersburg Viaduct

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.386767,-79.629592

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Carries CSX Railroad over CR 86 and Salt Lick Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 32.2 Feet
Span Length: 32.2 Feet

Overview: Stone arch bridge over CR 86 and Salt Lick Creek
History: Built 1865;
Built: 1865

Location: Preston County

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461452

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CSX - Amblersburg Viaduct

looking north

HAER Photo

461453

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CSX - Amblersburg Viaduct

Photo by Joseph Hauger

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Bull Run Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.594755,-79.748350

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Carries CR 14/4 over Cheat River
Design: truss/through/pennsylvania
Design Details: Pin-connected Pennsylvania through truss
Total Length: 224.1 Feet
Span Length: 220.2 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Cheat River on CR 14/4
History: Built 1912 by the Canton Bridge Co.
Built: 1912

Location: Preston County

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405243

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Bridgemapper.com photo

Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2002

428914

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

428915

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

428916

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

428917

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

428918

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

428919

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

428920

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

428921

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

428922

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

428923

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Photo taken by David Case in May 2018

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US50 Cheat River Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.319824,-79.656672

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Carries US 50 over Cheat River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Riveted Pratt through truss
Total Length: 460.0 Feet
Span Length: 149.9 Feet

Overview: Three-span through truss bridge over Cheat River on US 50
History: Built 1932; rehabilitated 1987
Built: 1932

Location: Preston County

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212848

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Cheat River Rte 50 Bridge

Appears to be in good shape very little rust

Photo taken by John Goold in September 2011

212849

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Hard to get a clear shot

Photo taken by John Goold in September 2011

212850

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Going over it

My poor photography while driving

Photo taken by John Goold in September 2011

362067

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Photo taken by Steve Conro in August 2016

362068

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Photo taken by Steve Conro in August 2016

362069

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Photo taken by Steve Conro in August 2016

362070

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Photo taken by Steve Conro in August 2016

405244

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Bridgemapper.com photo

Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2002

458494

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US50 Cheat River Bridge

caption says Dawson Camp WV, but that is about 10 miles north of here

Photo from old postcard

488182

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Cheat River Bridge, cross view

Cross-section view of the US 50 Cheat River Bridge from Seven Island Road

Photo taken by Sandor Gulyas in October 2020

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Cooks Run Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.399463,-79.868221

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Carries CR 33 over Cooks Run
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 24.0 Feet
Span Length: 24.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Cooks Run on CR 33
History: Built 1917
Built: 1917

Location: Preston County

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Dillan Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.529202,-79.797010

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Carries WV 7 over Dillan Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 25.9 Feet
Span Length: 25.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Dillan Creek on WV 7
History: Built 1920
Built: 1920

Location: Preston County

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Greens Run Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.496054,-79.675397

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Carries CR 52 over Greens Run
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 30.8 Feet
Span Length: 30.8 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Greens Run on CR 52
History: Built 1918
Built: 1918

Location: Preston County

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Left Fork US 50 Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.330141,-79.824972

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Carries US 50 over Left Fork Little Sandy Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Left Fork Little Sandy Creek on US 50
History: Built 1927
Built: 1927

Location: Preston County

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Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2008

406724

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Bridgemapper.com photo

Photo taken by Todd Wilson in June 2008

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Little Sandy Creek WV 26 Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.631502,-79.645676

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Carries WV 26 over Little Sandy Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 80.1 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Little Sandy Creek on WV 26
History: Built 1931
Built: 1931

Location: Preston County

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405246

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Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2006

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Martins Run Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.440381,-79.849481

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Carries CR 35 over Martins Run
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 20.0 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Martins Run on CR 35
History: Built 1918
Built: 1918

Location: Preston County

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Morgan Run Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.459404,-79.701479

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Carries CR 26/64 over Morgan Run
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 29.9 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Morgan Run on CR 26/64
History: Built 1917
Built: 1917

Location: Preston County

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Morgan Run Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.449760,-79.681259

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Carries ALT WV 72 over Morgan Run
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 24.0 Feet
Span Length: 24.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Morgan Run on ALT WV 72
History: Built 1917
Built: 1917

Location: Preston County

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Muddy Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.561952,-79.621662

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Carries CR 17 over Muddy Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 82.0 Feet
Span Length: 26.9 Feet

Overview: Stone arch bridge over Muddy Creek on CR 17
History: Built 1935
Built: 1935

Location: Preston County

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Muddy Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.584036,-79.566688

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Carries CR 20 over Muddy Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 30.8 Feet
Span Length: 28.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Muddy Creek on CR 20
History: Built 1918
Built: 1918

Location: Preston County

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Muddy Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.573416,-79.530794

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Carries CR 28 over Muddy Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 29.9 Feet
Span Length: 27.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Muddy Creek on CR 28
History: Built 1918
Built: 1918

Location: Preston County

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Muddy Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.587333,-79.543124

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Carries CR 28 over Muddy Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 29.9 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Muddy Creek on CR 28
History: Built 1917
Built: 1917

Location: Preston County

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North Branch Snowy Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.437483,-79.513750

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Carries WV 7 over North Branch Snowy Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 29.9 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over North Branch Snowy Creek on WV 7
History: Built 1913; rehabilitated 2002
Built: 1913

Location: Preston County

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North Branch Snowy Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.458482,-79.531216

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Carries CR 42 over North Branch Snowy Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 33.1 Feet
Span Length: 28.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over North Branch Snowy Creek on CR 42
History: Built 1917
Built: 1917

Location: Preston County

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York Run Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.345498,-79.843226

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Carries CR 66 over York Run
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over York Run on CR 66
History: Built 1913 by the Luten Bridge Co.
Built: 1913

Location: Preston County

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405247

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Tunnelton Footbridge

Status: Removed but not replaced in 2014

Location: 39.392000,-79.748300

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Carries Pedestrian Walkway, North St. to South St over CSX Mainline
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Warren through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over CSX Mainline on Pedestrian Walkway, North St. to South St
History: Built 1912, Removed 2014
Built: 1912

Location: Preston County

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The south side

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

111930

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Looking east

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

111931

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The deck and truss, looking east

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

111932

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The east approach

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

111933

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The north side

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111934

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The deck and truss, looking west

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

405253

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CSX - Tunnelton Overpass

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.393200,-79.746900

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Carries CSX Mainline over Local Road
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Slab Bridge over Local Road on Railroad (CSX)
History:
Built:

Location: Preston County

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111935

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The east side

As seen from a local dead end street. Note the brick paving, and the culvert entrance that has no visible outlet.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

111936

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The east portal

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

111937

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The east approach

As seen from the drivers' point of view.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

111938

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CSX Mainline, looking south

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

111939

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CSX Mainline, looking north

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

111940

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The west oblique view

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

111941

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The west approach from WV 26

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

111942

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Oblique view looking southeast

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

111943

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Retaining wall

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

111944

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CSX Mainline and subway

As seen from the footbridge.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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BO - Kingwood Tunnel

Status: Sealed Up in 1950

Location: 39.389273,-79.752987

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Carries Baltimore and Ohio Railroad over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 4137.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Tunnel on former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Tunnelton
History: Bored 1852; Subsequent work 1903 and 1912; Abandoned and sealed 1950
Built: 1852

Location: Preston County

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Photocopied 1974, The Book Of The Great Railway Celebrations Of 1857, William Prescott Smith, New York, D. Appleton & Co., 1857 Drawing Showing The Eastern End Of The Kingwood Tunnel

The Kingwood tunnel was the major tunnel on the B&O mainline between Baltimore and Wheeling. Its construction involved the invention of new tunneling techniques and the use of prefabricated iron arch segments. It was the longest tunnel in America in 1852.

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119205

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View Of East Portal, Original Bore At Upper Right

At 4,137 feet, the original tunnel (now sealed) was the longest tunnel in America in 1852. A companion tunnel was built near Littleton. See Board Tree Tunnel, Marshall County, West Virginia.

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119206

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Looking West. Approach Cuts Showing Difference In Grade Of Early (Right) And Later Levels

A switch-back over the mountain was used until the tunnel was completed and reused when damage to the tunnel closed it for repairs in 1854. The track on the right led to the original tunnel.

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West Portal. Original Masonry Partly Revealed

The 1852 tunnel was replaced by an adjacent tunnel bored in the 1950's, still in use. Upon completion of the new tunnel, this one was sealed.

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CSX - Rowlesburg Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 39.348340,-79.666320

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Carries CSX Railroad over Cheat River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Riveted Warren truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 160.8 Feet

Overview: Warren through truss bridge over Cheat River on CSX Railroad
History: Built ca. 1910; lost to a washout in 1985
Built: 1910

Location: Preston County

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153602

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Rowlesburg Bridge

The B&O built bridges on this site in 1851 and 1873, the last being this one circa 1910.

Photo taken by William E. Barrett, Photographer, 1974, for HAER.

153603

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Detail Of Original Pier

Photo taken by William E. Barrett, Photographer, 1974, for HAER.

153604

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Buckeye Wall

Photo taken by William E. Barrett, Photographer, 1974, for HAER.

153605

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Buckeye Wall

Photo taken by William E. Barrett, Photographer, 1974, for HAER.

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Image

Published prior to 1923

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CSX - Rowlesburg Railroad Bridge

replacement bridge after 1985 flood

Photo taken by D W Davidson

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US50 Cheat River Covered Bridge 48-39-01x

Status: Destroyed by fire in 1964

Location: 39.319436,-79.656638

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Carries U.S. Route 50 over Cheat River
Design: unknown
Design Details: May have been a Wernwag Truss.
Total Length: 339.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over Cheat River on U.S. Route 50
History: Built in 1835 by Josiah Kidwell, bypassed by a new bridge in 1932, destroyed by fire in 1964.
Built: 1835

Location: Preston County

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Historic postcard photo

Postcard submitted by Tom Hoffman

500802

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US50 Cheat River Covered Bridge

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Bridge Street Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.449957,-79.551406

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Carries Bridge Street over Csx Railroad
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 92.9 Feet
Span Length: 88.9 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Csx Railroad on Bridge Street
History: Built 1928
Built: 1928

Location: Preston County

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BO - Rowlesburg Bollman Truss

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 39.348381,-79.666186

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Carries B&O RR over Cheat River
Design: truss/through/bollman
Design Details: Bollman through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Bollman through truss bridge over Cheat River on B&O RR
History:
Built: 1870

Location: Preston County

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B&O Bollman Truss over Cheat River Rowlesburg WV

Photo taken by William Henry Jackson

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BO - Rowlesburg Bollman Truss

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CSX - Austen Road Bridge

Status: Unknown status

Location: 39.390431,-79.801000

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Carries Csx Railroad over Preston Co Rt 39/2
Design: unknown
Design Details: Unknown
Total Length: 33.5 Feet
Span Length: 23.3 Feet

Overview: Bridge over Preston Co Rt 39/2 on Csx Railroad
History: Built 1911
Built: 1911

Location: Preston County

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Fellowsville School Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.329939,-79.824511

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Carries CR 50/28 (Fellowsville School Road) over Right Fork Little Sandy Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 35.1 Feet
Span Length: 33.8 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Right Fork Little Sandy Creek on CR 50/28 (Fellowsville School Road)
History: Built 1973
Built: 1973

Location: Preston County

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405245

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Photo taken by Todd Wilson in June 2008

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Albright Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.494719,-79.645200

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Carries WV 26 over Cheat River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 255.6 Feet
Span Length: 98.1 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Cheat River on WV 26
History: Built 1953; rehabilitated 1988
Built: 1953

Location: Preston County

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407591

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Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2002

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Albright Power Station Bridge

Status: Open to authorized vehicles only

Location: 39.490331,-79.639158

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Carries Powerplant Road over Cheat River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Cheat River on Powerplant Road
History:
Built:

Location: Preston County

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407592

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Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2002

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RT 72-Pringle Run Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.416250,-79.688061

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Carries Wv Route 72 over Pringle Run
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 47.2 Feet
Span Length: 44.6 Feet

Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Pringle Run on Wv Route 72
History: Built 1936
Built: 1936

Location: Preston County

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CSX - Kingwood Tunnel

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.389083,-79.759260

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Carries CSX RR over hillside
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Tunnel under hillside on CSX RR
History: Built 1912
Built: 1912

Location: Preston County

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488108

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CSX - Kingwood Tunnel

east portal with old tunnel on right

HABS Photo by William E, Barrett

488109

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CSX - Kingwood Tunnel

west portal with old tunnel on left

Photo taken by D.W.Davidson


Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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