Preston Co RT 72/4 over Buffalo Creek

Fair Condition76 years old50 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Location0.01 Mi East Wv RT 72
CarriesPreston Co RT 72/4
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Coordinates39.28521, -79.72779

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length77.4 ft (23.6 m)
Max Span35.8 ft (10.9 m)
Deck Width12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Deck Area87.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1950 (reconstructed 1968)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic50 (2019)
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000039A150

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