US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 52/8 over Greens Run

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI East Pres CO 52 · Structure no. 00000000039A202

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 52/8 over Greens Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CO Rt 52/8 over Greens Run 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 8 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 1,314 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesPreston CO Rt 52/8
CrossesGreens Run
Location0.03 MI East Pres CO 52
RouteCounty Highway 5208
Coordinates39.50603, -79.68555
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic1,314 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 CO Rt 52/8 over Greens Run built?

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

What condition is Preston CO Rt 52/8 over Greens 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 52/8 over Greens Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Preston CO Rt 52/8 over Greens Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 52/8 over Greens Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.