I-70 Eastbound over US Route 40
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 0.60 Mi. West JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A074
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 662 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 Eastbound over US Route 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 Eastbound over US Route 40 in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,080 by 2040. The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 Eastbound over US Route 40 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 Eastbound over US Route 40 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 Eastbound over US Route 40 carry?
About 16,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I-70 Eastbound over US Route 40?
The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long with a longest span of 271 ft (82.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 Eastbound over US Route 40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.