US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 52 over Greens Run

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI South CO Rt 52/7 · Structure no. 00000000039A128

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 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 stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 52 over Greens Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 52
CrossesGreens Run
Location0.14 MI South CO Rt 52/7
RouteCounty Highway 5200
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.49107, -79.66893
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic125 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 52 over Greens Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 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 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 52 over Greens Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.