Bull Run Bridge

West Virginia

Built 1912
Total Length 224'
Main Span 224'
Status Active

The Bull Run Bridge, a 1912 Pennsylvania through truss over the Cheat River, is in Preston County, West Virginia.

The Bull Run Bridge, also known as the Jenkinsburg Bridge, is a pin-connected Pennsylvania through truss that carries County Route 14/4 over the Cheat River in Preston County, West Virginia.

The structure was constructed in 1912 by the Canton Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, and was closed to automobile traffic in March 2025 because of structural deterioration. 1

Dimensions & Classification

Structural FormThrough Truss — Pennsylvania
Primary MaterialSteel
Total Length224'
Main Span224'
Deck Width15'4"
Vertical Clearance16'1"
ConnectionsPin-connected
BuildersCanton Bridge Co. (superstructure)

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References for this location, in MLA format.

  1. Rather, Joey. “WVDOH closes Bull Run Bridge in Preston County.” WBOY, 17 Mar. 2025. ↗