US Bridges

Preston CR 73/11 over I-68 EB and WB

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South CO Rt 73/73 · Structure no. 00000000039A152

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CR 73/11 over I-68 EB and WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CR 73/11 over I-68 EB and WB 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 5 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 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CR 73/11
CrossesI-68 EB and WB
Location0.04 MI South CO Rt 73/73
RouteCounty Highway 7311
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.66282, -79.67418
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CR 73/11 over I-68 EB and WB built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CR 73/11 over I-68 EB and WB 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 2023.

How much traffic does Preston CR 73/11 over I-68 EB and WB carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Preston CR 73/11 over I-68 EB and WB?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CR 73/11 over I-68 EB and WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.