US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 52 over Greens Run

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.36 MI North Wv Rt 26 · Structure no. 00000000039A127

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 52 over Greens Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Preston CO Rt 52 over Greens Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 52
CrossesGreens Run
Location0.36 MI North Wv Rt 26
RouteCounty Highway 5200
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.48674, -79.66094
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$447,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 52 over Greens Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 52 over Greens 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 52 over Greens Run carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston CO Rt 52 over Greens Run?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 52 over Greens Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.