US Bridges

Preston CO 108/1 over Youghiogheny River

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI East CO Rt 108 · Structure no. 00000000039A167

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO 108/1 over Youghiogheny River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CO 108/1 over Youghiogheny River in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesPreston CO 108/1
CrossesYoughiogheny River
Location0.13 MI East CO Rt 108
RouteCounty Highway 10801
Coordinates39.34686, -79.48753
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO 108/1 over Youghiogheny River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO 108/1 over Youghiogheny River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO 108/1 over Youghiogheny River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Preston CO 108/1 over Youghiogheny River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO 108/1 over Youghiogheny River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.