Preston CO Rt 31 over Raccoon Creek
PoorPosted for loadPreston County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI South CO Rt 33/12 · Structure no. 00000000039A075
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 31 over Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 31 over Raccoon Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 31 over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 31 over Raccoon 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 31 over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Preston CO Rt 31 over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 31 over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.