US Bridges

Pres Co. Rt. 68/7 over Rt Fork of Little Sandy

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.95 MI W of Pres 50/5 · Structure no. 00000000039A250

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pres Co. Rt. 68/7 over Rt Fork of Little Sandy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pres Co. Rt. 68/7 over Rt Fork of Little Sandy in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 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, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPres Co. Rt. 68/7
CrossesRt Fork of Little Sandy
Location0.95 MI W of Pres 50/5
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.3369, -79.7954
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
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 Pres Co. Rt. 68/7 over Rt Fork of Little Sandy built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pres Co. Rt. 68/7 over Rt Fork of Little Sandy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pres Co. Rt. 68/7 over Rt Fork of Little Sandy carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pres Co. Rt. 68/7 over Rt Fork of Little Sandy?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Pres Co. Rt. 68/7 over Rt Fork of Little Sandy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.