WV ROUTE 26
Carrying WV ROUTE 26 over LITTLE SANDY CREEK
0.10 MI NORTH CO RT 26/16, Preston, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WV ROUTE 26
The WV ROUTE 26 bridge in Preston, West Virginia carries WV ROUTE 26 over LITTLE SANDY CREEK. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WV ROUTE 26 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
- 1931
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 24.4 m (80 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000039A055
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WV ROUTE 26 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare WV ROUTE 26 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 WV ROUTE 26?
WV ROUTE 26 in Preston, West Virginia, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WV ROUTE 26 inspected?
WV ROUTE 26'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 3,300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WV ROUTE 26 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WV ROUTE 26?
WV ROUTE 26 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WV ROUTE 26?
WV ROUTE 26 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is WV ROUTE 26 and does age affect safety?
WV ROUTE 26 was built in 1931, making it 95 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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