I-70 EB & WB over Ohio River/City Streets
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 0.35 Mi. West JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A059
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,410 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 EB & WB over Ohio River/City Streets is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-70 EB & WB over Ohio River/City Streets in Ohio 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 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 30,400 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,640 by 2038. The structure is 2,410 ft (734.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 EB & WB over Ohio River/City Streets built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 EB & WB over Ohio River/City Streets 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 I-70 EB & WB over Ohio River/City Streets carry?
About 30,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I-70 EB & WB over Ohio River/City Streets?
The structure is 2,410 ft (734.5 m) long with a longest span of 264 ft (80.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 EB & WB over Ohio River/City Streets?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.