US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 66 over York Run

FairPosted for load

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.21 MI South CO Rt 66/1 · Structure no. 00000000039A135

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 66 over York Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Preston CO Rt 66 over York Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 66
CrossesYork Run
Location0.21 MI South CO Rt 66/1
RouteCounty Highway 6600
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.34316, -79.84532
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
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic140 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$514,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 66 over York Run built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 66 over York 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 66 over York Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Preston CO Rt 66 over York Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 66 over York Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.