US Route 40 over Interstate 70 WB
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. East JCT I-70 · Structure no. 00000000035A033
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 40 over Interstate 70 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 40 over Interstate 70 WB in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,434 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 40 over Interstate 70 WB built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is US Route 40 over Interstate 70 WB 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 40 over Interstate 70 WB carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 40 over Interstate 70 WB?
The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 40 over Interstate 70 WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.