US Bridges

Interstate 68 over Pre. Co. Rt. 73/16

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.60 MI West Wv Rt 26 · Structure no. 00000000039A103

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 68 over Pre. Co. Rt. 73/16 is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 68 over Pre. Co. Rt. 73/16 in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,200 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 68
CrossesPre. Co. Rt. 73/16
Location0.60 MI West Wv Rt 26
RouteInterstate 6800
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.6562, -79.64921
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2019)
Projected traffic23,200 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 68 over Pre. Co. Rt. 73/16 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 68 over Pre. Co. Rt. 73/16 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 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 68 over Pre. Co. Rt. 73/16 carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 68 over Pre. Co. Rt. 73/16?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Interstate 68 over Pre. Co. Rt. 73/16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.