US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 5/13 over I-68

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI North CO Rt 5/20 · Structure no. 00000000039A014

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 5/13 over I-68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 5/13 over I-68 in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2041. The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 5/13
CrossesI-68
Location0.05 MI North CO Rt 5/20
RouteCounty Highway 513
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.65778, -79.57347
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic18 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 5/13 over I-68 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 5/13 over I-68 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 5/13 over I-68 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Preston CO Rt 5/13 over I-68?

The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 5/13 over I-68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.