US Bridges

Pres CO Rt 86 over Spruce Run

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Preston County, West Virginia · 0.25 MI North CO Rt 51 · Structure no. 00000000039A195

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pres CO Rt 86 over Spruce Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pres CO Rt 86 over Spruce Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPres CO Rt 86
CrossesSpruce Run
Location0.25 MI North CO Rt 51
RouteCounty Highway 8600
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.38919, -79.6303
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic13 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 Pres CO Rt 86 over Spruce Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pres CO Rt 86 over Spruce Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pres CO Rt 86 over Spruce Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pres CO Rt 86 over Spruce Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Pres CO Rt 86 over Spruce Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.