US Bridges

US 250 Off Ramp H over Vacant Land

Fair

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.25 Mi. South JCT CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000026A072

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 Off Ramp H over Vacant Land is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 250 Off 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 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 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,118 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 250 Off Ramp H
CrossesVacant Land
Location0.25 Mi. South JCT CR 1
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.02125, -80.73143
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2020)
Projected traffic4,118 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$274,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is US 250 Off Ramp H over Vacant Land 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 February 2023.

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

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 Off Ramp H over Vacant Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.