US Bridges

Ramp E to US 250 S over I-70 Ramp E

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.60 Mi. East JCT US40 · Structure no. 00000000035A003

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,032 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E to US 250 S over I-70 Ramp E is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E to US 250 S over I-70 Ramp E in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 59 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 8,850 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,160 by 2043. The structure is 1,032 ft (314.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp E to US 250 S
CrossesI-70 Ramp E
Location0.60 Mi. East JCT US40
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates40.07373, -80.71377
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,032 ft (314.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,850 (2023)
Projected traffic14,160 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp E to US 250 S over I-70 Ramp E built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Ramp E to US 250 S over I-70 Ramp E 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp E to US 250 S over I-70 Ramp E carry?

About 8,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E to US 250 S over I-70 Ramp E?

The structure is 1,032 ft (314.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E to US 250 S over I-70 Ramp E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.