Interstate 68 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair Condition55 years old8,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Location0.14 Mi West Wv RT 26
CarriesInterstate 68
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Coordinates39.65482, -79.64046

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length169.9 ft (51.8 m)
Max Span70.9 ft (21.6 m)
Deck Width63.6 ft (19.4 m)
Deck Area1004.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,100 (2019)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000039A112

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