Preston County Bridge Report Card
Preston County scores 33 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Preston County, West Virginia
Preston County has 182 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 40 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 22.0% is above the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 45,460 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Preston County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 33/100 (F). The county has 182 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 40 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 45,460 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 22.0% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 25.5% of measured traffic | 19.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.7% | 5.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 178,450 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 22.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 45,460 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Preston County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wv Route 26 over Roaring Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,900 | 1919 |
| Wv Route 72 over Pringle Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 950 | 1936 |
| Preston Co RT 33 over Raccoon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 750 | 1920 |
| Preston Co 26/23 over Muddy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 90 | 2000 |
| Interstate 68 WB over Laurel Run & Co RT 73/5 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,550 | 1970 |
| Interstate 68 EB over Laurel Run & Co RT 73/5 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,550 | 1970 |
| Wv Route 7 over Ravine | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,700 | 1926 |
| Preston Co RT 29 over Boyd Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,100 | 1937 |
| Wv 26 over Morgan Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,500 | 1936 |
| Wv Route 92 over Squires Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,900 | 1940 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.