Preston CO Rt 21 over Lick Run
PoorPosted for loadPreston County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI North CO Rt 21/4 · Structure no. 00000000039A044
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 21 over Lick Run is a concrete slab carrying Preston CO Rt 21 over Lick Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 21 over Lick Run built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 21 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 21 over Lick Run carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Preston CO Rt 21 over Lick Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 21 over Lick Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.