Preston CO Rt 3 over Lick Run
PoorPosted for loadPreston County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South Pre CO 22 · Structure no. 00000000039A004
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 3 over Lick Run is a concrete channel beam carrying Preston CO Rt 3 over Lick Run 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 4 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 29 ft (8.7 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 3 over Lick Run built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 3 over Lick Run 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 Lick Run carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Preston CO Rt 3 over Lick Run?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 3 over Lick Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.