US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 35 over Martins Run

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East CO Rt 33 · Structure no. 00000000039A088

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 35 over Martins Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Preston CO Rt 35 over Martins Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 35
CrossesMartins Run
Location0.02 MI East CO Rt 33
RouteCounty Highway 3500
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.44037, -79.84953
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic14 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$418,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 35 over Martins Run built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 35 over Martins 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 35 over Martins Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Preston CO Rt 35 over Martins Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 35 over Martins Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.