US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 76 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI West Pre CO 76/3 · Structure no. 00000000039A228

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 76 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CO Rt 76 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,585 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesPreston CO Rt 76
CrossesLeft Fork of Sandy Creek
Location0.05 MI West Pre CO 76/3
RouteCounty Highway 7600
Coordinates39.29847, -79.8103
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic7,585 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 76 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 76 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 76 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Preston CO Rt 76 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 76 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.