US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 68/7 over Frog Run

FairPosted for load

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.37 MI East CO Rt 50/5 · Structure no. 00000000039A140

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 68/7 over Frog Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 68/7 over Frog 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 68/7
CrossesFrog Run
Location0.37 MI East CO Rt 50/5
RouteCounty Highway 6807
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.34621, -79.77776
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic210 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$383,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 68/7 over Frog Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 68/7 over Frog 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 68/7 over Frog Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston CO Rt 68/7 over Frog Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 68/7 over Frog Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.