US Bridges

US 250 on Ramp H over Vacant Land

Poor

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.59 Mi. South JCT CR1 · Structure no. 00000000026A071

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 on Ramp H over Vacant Land is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 250 on Ramp H over Vacant Land in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,440 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 250 on Ramp H
CrossesVacant Land
Location0.59 Mi. South JCT CR1
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates40.02088, -80.73156
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,440 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$322,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 250 on Ramp H over Vacant Land built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 250 on Ramp H over Vacant Land 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 250 on Ramp H over Vacant Land carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 250 on Ramp H over Vacant Land?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 on Ramp H over Vacant Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.