US Bridges

Pre. Co. Rt. 8 over Mason Run

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.1 Mi. N. of Pre. 8/1 · Structure no. 00000000039A246

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pre. Co. Rt. 8 over Mason Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pre. Co. Rt. 8 over Mason Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPre. Co. Rt. 8
CrossesMason Run
Location0.1 Mi. N. of Pre. 8/1
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.70079, -79.61635
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 Pre. Co. Rt. 8 over Mason Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pre. Co. Rt. 8 over Mason Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pre. Co. Rt. 8 over Mason Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pre. Co. Rt. 8 over Mason Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pre. Co. Rt. 8 over Mason Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.