US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 3/4 over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.29 MI South CO Rt 11/1 · Structure no. 00000000039A009

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 3/4 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 3/4 over Beaver Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 3/4
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.29 MI South CO Rt 11/1
RouteCounty Highway 304
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.62673, -79.59943
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$410,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 3/4 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 3/4 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 3/4 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Preston CO Rt 3/4 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 3/4 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.