Preston CO Rt 73/2 over Preston CO Rt 73/2
FairPreston County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI South CO Rt 73/73 · Structure no. 00000000039A151
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 73/2 over Preston CO Rt 73/2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 73/2 over Preston CO Rt 73/2 in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 73/2 over Preston CO Rt 73/2 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 73/2 over Preston CO Rt 73/2 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 73/2 over Preston CO Rt 73/2 carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Preston CO Rt 73/2 over Preston CO Rt 73/2?
The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 73/2 over Preston CO Rt 73/2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.