US Bridges

Golding Street Ext over Ohio River

PoorPosted for load

Hancock County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. North JCT Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000015A801

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel Continuous
Length
1,590 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2011 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Golding Street Ext over Ohio River is a steel continuous suspension carrying Golding Street Ext over Ohio River in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 120 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,595 by 2031. The structure is 1,590 ft (484.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGolding Street Ext
CrossesOhio River
Location0.01 Mi. North JCT Wv 2
Coordinates40.61955, -80.58987
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,590 ft (484.6 m)
Longest span742 ft (226.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2011)
Projected traffic11,595 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Golding Street Ext over Ohio River built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Golding Street Ext over Ohio River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Golding Street Ext over Ohio River carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Golding Street Ext over Ohio River?

The structure is 1,590 ft (484.6 m) long with a longest span of 742 ft (226.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Golding Street Ext over Ohio River?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).