Preston CO Rt 14/4 over Cheat River
PoorClosed to trafficPreston County, West Virginia · 2.10 MI East CO Rt 21 · Structure no. 00000000039A039
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 224 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 14/4 over Cheat River is a steel truss - thru carrying Preston CO Rt 14/4 over Cheat River in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 14/4 over Cheat River built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 14/4 over Cheat River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 14/4 over Cheat River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Preston CO Rt 14/4 over Cheat River?
The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 14/4 over Cheat River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.