US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 37 over Cooks Run

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.30 MI S. Pre CO Rt 33 · Structure no. 00000000039A239

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 37 over Cooks Run is a concrete frame carrying Preston CO Rt 37 over Cooks Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesPreston CO Rt 37
CrossesCooks Run
Location0.30 MI S. Pre CO Rt 33
RouteCounty Highway 3700
Coordinates39.40444, -79.85566
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 37 over Cooks Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 37 over Cooks 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 37 over Cooks Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Preston CO Rt 37 over Cooks Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 37 over Cooks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.