Preston CO Rt 27/3 over Deckers Creek
PoorPosted for loadPreston County, West Virginia · 0.35 MI East CO Rt 27/2 · Structure no. 00000000039A066
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 27/3 over Deckers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 27/3 over Deckers Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 27/3 over Deckers Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 27/3 over Deckers Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 27/3 over Deckers Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Preston CO Rt 27/3 over Deckers Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 27/3 over Deckers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.