US Bridges

Preston CR 92/18 over Branch of Sandy Creek

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI South CO Rt 74/3 · Structure no. 00000000039A183

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CR 92/18 over Branch of Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CR 92/18 over Branch of Sandy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 70 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CR 92/18
CrossesBranch of Sandy Creek
Location0.13 MI South CO Rt 74/3
RouteCounty Highway 9218
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.27788, -79.85829
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
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 CR 92/18 over Branch of Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CR 92/18 over Branch of Sandy Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Preston CR 92/18 over Branch of Sandy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Preston CR 92/18 over Branch of Sandy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CR 92/18 over Branch of Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.