Preston CO Rt 7/26 over Buffalo Run
GoodPreston County, West Virginia · 0.40 MI South CO Rt 7/12 · Structure no. 00000000039A219
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 7/26 over Buffalo Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 7/26 over Buffalo Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 7/26 over Buffalo Run built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 7/26 over Buffalo 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 2022.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 7/26 over Buffalo Run carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Preston CO Rt 7/26 over Buffalo Run?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 7/26 over Buffalo Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.