US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 8 over Glade Run

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.36 MI North CO Rt 8/4 · Structure no. 00000000039A221

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 8 over Glade Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CO Rt 8 over Glade 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesPreston CO Rt 8
CrossesGlade Run
Location0.36 MI North CO Rt 8/4
RouteCounty Highway 800
Coordinates39.67669, -79.62624
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 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 8 over Glade Run built?

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

What condition is Preston CO Rt 8 over Glade 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 8 over Glade Run carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston CO Rt 8 over Glade Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 8 over Glade Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.