Preston CO Rt 12 over Mill Run
PoorPosted for loadPreston County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East CO Rt 5/18 · Structure no. 00000000039A036
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 12 over Mill Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 12 over Mill Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 12 over Mill Run built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 12 over Mill 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 12 over Mill Run carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Preston CO Rt 12 over Mill Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 12 over Mill Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.