US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 68/8 over Interstate 68

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · On Private RD over I-68 · Structure no. 00000000039A234

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 68/8 over Interstate 68 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 68/8 over Interstate 68 in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2041. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesPreston CO Rt 68/8
CrossesInterstate 68
LocationOn Private RD over I-68
RouteCounty Highway 6808
Coordinates39.65595, -79.68932
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic7 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 68/8 over Interstate 68 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 68/8 over Interstate 68 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 68/8 over Interstate 68 carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Preston CO Rt 68/8 over Interstate 68?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 68/8 over Interstate 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.