Preston CR 73/73 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair Condition40 years old950 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Location0.03 Mi West Wv RT 26
CarriesPreston CR 73/73
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Coordinates39.65892, -79.63833

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length125.3 ft (38.2 m)
Max Span61.4 ft (18.7 m)
Deck Width30.2 ft (9.2 m)
Deck Area351.4 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1986

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic950 (2019)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000039A143

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