US Bridges

Pres CO Rt 68/7 over Rt Fork Little Sandy CR

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.67 MI West CO Rt 68/4 · Structure no. 00000000039A197

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pres CO Rt 68/7 over Rt Fork Little Sandy CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pres CO Rt 68/7 over Rt Fork Little Sandy CR in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesPres CO Rt 68/7
CrossesRt Fork Little Sandy CR
Location0.67 MI West CO Rt 68/4
RouteCounty Highway 6807
Coordinates39.33695, -79.80055
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 68/7 over Rt Fork Little Sandy CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pres CO Rt 68/7 over Rt Fork Little Sandy CR 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does Pres CO Rt 68/7 over Rt Fork Little Sandy CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pres CO Rt 68/7 over Rt Fork Little Sandy CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pres CO Rt 68/7 over Rt Fork Little Sandy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.