US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 7/12 over Elsey Run

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North CO Rt 7/16 · Structure no. 00000000039A203

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 7/12 over Elsey Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 7/12 over Elsey 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 7/12
CrossesElsey Run
Location0.01 MI North CO Rt 7/16
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.47893, -79.63347
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic470 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 Preston CO Rt 7/12 over Elsey Run built?

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

What condition is Preston CO Rt 7/12 over Elsey Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 7/12 over Elsey Run carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Preston CO Rt 7/12 over Elsey Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 7/12 over Elsey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.