US Bridges

US 250 over Former Bellaire Br. Ramp

Fair

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.85 Mi. South JCT CR1 · Structure no. 00000000026A070

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
324 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 over Former Bellaire Br. Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 250 over Former Bellaire Br. Ramp in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,640 by 2042. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 250
CrossesFormer Bellaire Br. Ramp
Location0.85 Mi. South JCT CR1
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.01451, -80.73347
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic14,640 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$846,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 250 over Former Bellaire Br. Ramp built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 250 over Former Bellaire Br. Ramp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 250 over Former Bellaire Br. Ramp carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 250 over Former Bellaire Br. Ramp?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 over Former Bellaire Br. Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.