US Bridges

US 250 Northbound over Vacant Lot

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · Junction US 250 & I70 WB · Structure no. 00000000035A005

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,880
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 Northbound over Vacant Lot is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 250 Northbound over Vacant Lot in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 6,880 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,008 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 250 Northbound
CrossesVacant Lot
LocationJunction US 250 & I70 WB
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates40.07348, -80.71423
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,880 (2022)
Projected traffic11,008 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 250 Northbound over Vacant Lot built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 250 Northbound over Vacant Lot 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 250 Northbound over Vacant Lot carry?

About 6,880 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 250 Northbound over Vacant Lot?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 Northbound over Vacant Lot?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.