PRESTON CO RT 14
Carrying PRESTON CO RT 14 over BIG SANDY CREEK
0.66 MI SOUTH CO RT 14/1, Preston, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PRESTON CO RT 14
The PRESTON CO RT 14 bridge in Preston, West Virginia carries PRESTON CO RT 14 over BIG SANDY CREEK. It was built in 1893, making it 133 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 45.5 meters (149 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PRESTON CO RT 14 compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1893
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 45.5 m (149 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.7 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000039A040
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
PRESTON CO RT 14 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare PRESTON CO RT 14 against other structures in Preston and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PRESTON CO RT 14?
PRESTON CO RT 14 in Preston, West Virginia has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PRESTON CO RT 14 inspected?
PRESTON CO RT 14's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PRESTON CO RT 14 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PRESTON CO RT 14?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for PRESTON CO RT 14.
Who is responsible for maintaining PRESTON CO RT 14?
PRESTON CO RT 14 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is PRESTON CO RT 14 and does age affect safety?
PRESTON CO RT 14 was built in 1893, making it 133 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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