US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 21/2 over Bull Run

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West CO Rt 21 · Structure no. 00000000039A046

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 21/2 over Bull Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CO Rt 21/2 over Bull Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 21/2
CrossesBull Run
Location0.01 MI West CO Rt 21
RouteCounty Highway 2102
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.58527, -79.77218
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 21/2 over Bull Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 21/2 over Bull Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 21/2 over Bull Run carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Preston CO Rt 21/2 over Bull Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 21/2 over Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.