US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 70/2 over CSX Corporation Railroad

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South CO Rt 26/35 · Structure no. 00000000039A230

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 70/2 over CSX Corporation Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 70/2 over CSX Corporation Railroad in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPreston CO Rt 70/2
CrossesCSX Corporation Railroad
Location0.04 MI South CO Rt 26/35
RouteCounty Highway 7002
Coordinates39.38706, -79.71726
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 70/2 over CSX Corporation Railroad built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 70/2 over CSX Corporation Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 70/2 over CSX Corporation Railroad carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston CO Rt 70/2 over CSX Corporation Railroad?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 70/2 over CSX Corporation Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.