Interstate 70 EB over Mt. Dechantal Road
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 1.33 Mi. East JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A069
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 70 EB over Mt. Dechantal Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 70 EB over Mt. Dechantal Road in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,560 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 58 ft wide.
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 70 EB over Mt. Dechantal Road built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Interstate 70 EB over Mt. Dechantal Road 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 Interstate 70 EB over Mt. Dechantal Road carry?
About 14,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 70 EB over Mt. Dechantal Road?
The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 70 EB over Mt. Dechantal Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.