US Bridges

Wv 26 (f) over Ravine

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. N of Pre. Co. 41 · Structure no. 00000000039A244

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 26 (f) over Ravine is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 26 (f) over Ravine in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 26 (f)
CrossesRavine
Location0.03 Mi. N of Pre. Co. 41
RouteState Highway 26
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.41938, -79.75684
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2020)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wv 26 (f) over Ravine built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 26 (f) over Ravine 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 26 (f) over Ravine carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 26 (f) over Ravine?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 26 (f) over Ravine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.