Ramp US250 to I70E over Wheeling Creek
FairOhio County, West Virginia · Junction US 250 & I 70 EB · Structure no. 00000000035A006
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 422 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp US250 to I70E over Wheeling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp US250 to I70E over Wheeling Creek 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,440 by 2042. The structure is 422 ft (128.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp US250 to I70E over Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Ramp US250 to I70E over Wheeling Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ramp US250 to I70E over Wheeling Creek carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Ramp US250 to I70E over Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 422 ft (128.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp US250 to I70E over Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.