US Bridges

US Route 30 over River Road & Ohio River

Fair

Hancock County, West Virginia · 0.50 Mi. West JCT Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000015A024

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
778 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,993
2020 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 7,993 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,854 by 2038. The structure is 778 ft (237.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS Route 30
CrossesRiver Road & Ohio River
Location0.50 Mi. West JCT Wv 2
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.62131, -80.56358
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length778 ft (237.1 m)
Longest span226 ft (68.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,993 (2020)
Projected traffic11,854 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

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 7,993 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Route 30 over River Road & Ohio River?

The structure is 778 ft (237.1 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.8 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.