US Bridges

Wv Route 26 over Interstate 68

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI South CO Rt 73/73 · Structure no. 00000000039A056

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 26 over Interstate 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 26 over Interstate 68 in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2041. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Route 26
CrossesInterstate 68
Location0.13 MI South CO Rt 73/73
RouteState Highway 2600
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.65472, -79.63796
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (34.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$584,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 26 over Interstate 68 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 26 over Interstate 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 26 over Interstate 68 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 26 over Interstate 68?

The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 26 over Interstate 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.