US Bridges

Wv Route 92 over Squires Run

Poor

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI North CO Rt 35 · Structure no. 00000000039A170

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 92 over Squires Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv Route 92 over Squires Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,045 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Route 92
CrossesSquires Run
Location0.09 MI North CO Rt 35
RouteState Highway 9200
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.45394, -79.82247
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2019)
Projected traffic3,045 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$270,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 92 over Squires Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 92 over Squires 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 92 over Squires Run carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 92 over Squires Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Wv Route 92 over Squires Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.