Interstate 68 WB over Laurel Run & CO Rt 73/5
PoorPreston County, West Virginia · 3.19 MI East CO Rt 73/12 · Structure no. 00000000039A101
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 424 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 68 WB over Laurel Run & CO Rt 73/5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 68 WB over Laurel Run & CO Rt 73/5 in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,365 by 2041. The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 68 WB over Laurel Run & CO Rt 73/5 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 68 WB over Laurel Run & CO Rt 73/5 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 Interstate 68 WB over Laurel Run & CO Rt 73/5 carry?
About 6,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 68 WB over Laurel Run & CO Rt 73/5?
The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 68 WB over Laurel Run & CO Rt 73/5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.