Preston CO Rt 72/3 over Buffalo Creek
FairPreston County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East Wv Rt 72 · Structure no. 00000000039A149
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 72/3 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CO Rt 72/3 over Buffalo Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 72/3 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 72/3 over Buffalo Creek 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 72/3 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Preston CO Rt 72/3 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 72/3 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.