US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 3 over Dority Run

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South CO Rt 3/22 · Structure no. 00000000039A220

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 3 over Dority Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CO Rt 3 over Dority 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesPreston CO Rt 3
CrossesDority Run
Location0.04 MI South CO Rt 3/22
RouteCounty Highway 300
Coordinates39.50186, -79.55433
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic425 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 Preston CO Rt 3 over Dority Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 3 over Dority 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 3 over Dority Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston CO Rt 3 over Dority Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 3 over Dority Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.