US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 2 over Laurel Run

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.22 MI North CO Rt 2/3 · Structure no. 00000000039A206

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 2 over Laurel Run is a wood or timber slab carrying Preston CO Rt 2 over Laurel Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 2
CrossesLaurel Run
Location0.22 MI North CO Rt 2/3
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.67272, -79.71731
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 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 CO Rt 2 over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 2 over Laurel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 2 over Laurel Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Preston CO Rt 2 over Laurel Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 2 over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.