US Bridges

Interstate 70 WB over Mt. Dechantal Road

Good

Ohio County, West Virginia · 1.33 Mi. East JCT US40 · Structure no. 00000000035A068

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 70 WB over Mt. Dechantal Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 70 WB over Mt. Dechantal Road in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 67 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,200 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,120 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 70 WB
CrossesMt. Dechantal Road
Location1.33 Mi. East JCT US40
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates40.07173, -80.69884
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,200 (2022)
Projected traffic45,120 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Interstate 70 WB over Mt. Dechantal Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Interstate 70 WB over Mt. Dechantal Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 70 WB over Mt. Dechantal Road carry?

About 28,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 70 WB over Mt. Dechantal Road?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 70 WB over Mt. Dechantal Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.