US Route 30 over River Road & Ohio River
FairHancock County, West Virginia · 0.50 Mi. West JCT Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000015A023
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 783 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 30 over River Road & Ohio River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 30 over River Road & Ohio River in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,020 by 2038. The structure is 783 ft (238.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 30 over River Road & Ohio River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 30 over River Road & Ohio River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 30 over River Road & Ohio River carry?
About 11,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US Route 30 over River Road & Ohio River?
The structure is 783 ft (238.8 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 30 over River Road & Ohio River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.