US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.24 MI North CO Rt 33/11 · Structure no. 00000000039A077

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesPreston CO Rt 33
CrossesCooks Run
Location0.24 MI North CO Rt 33/11
RouteCounty Highway 3300
Coordinates39.39765, -79.86887
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$648,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.