US Route 250 over West Fork River
FairMarion County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI South CR 250/79 · Structure no. 00000000025A227
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 561 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 250 over West Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 250 over West Fork River in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,850 by 2041. The structure is 561 ft (170.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 250 over West Fork River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 250 over West Fork 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 250 over West Fork River carry?
About 13,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 250 over West Fork River?
The structure is 561 ft (170.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 250 over West Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.