WV-618 over Ohio River Wv 14 & CSX
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Ohio · .8 MI S. Memorial Bridge · Structure no. 8401225
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,531 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,602
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WV-618 over Ohio River Wv 14 & CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WV-618 over Ohio River Wv 14 & CSX in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 16,602 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 2,531 ft (771.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WV-618 over Ohio River Wv 14 & CSX built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is WV-618 over Ohio River Wv 14 & CSX 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does WV-618 over Ohio River Wv 14 & CSX carry?
About 16,602 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is WV-618 over Ohio River Wv 14 & CSX?
The structure is 2,531 ft (771.3 m) long with a longest span of 750 ft (228.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns WV-618 over Ohio River Wv 14 & CSX?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.