Preston CO Rt 3 over Roaring Creek
PoorPosted for loadPreston County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI North CO Rt 28 · Structure no. 00000000039A003
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 3 over Roaring Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Preston CO Rt 3 over Roaring Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 3 over Roaring Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 3 over Roaring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 3 over Roaring Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Preston CO Rt 3 over Roaring Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 3 over Roaring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.