Wv Route 72 over Pringle Run
PoorPosted for loadPreston County, West Virginia · 2.19 MI South Alt Rt 72 · Structure no. 00000000039A144
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 72 over Pringle Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Wv Route 72 over Pringle Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 72 over Pringle Run built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 72 over Pringle Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Wv Route 72 over Pringle Run carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 72 over Pringle Run?
The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 72 over Pringle Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.