US Bridges

Interstate 70 West over US 40

Good

Ohio County, West Virginia · JCT I-70 & US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A075

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
631 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
217
202 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 70 West over US 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 70 West over US 40 in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,800 by 2043. The structure is 631 ft (192.2 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 70 West
CrossesUS 40
LocationJCT I-70 & US 40
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates40.04536, -80.65667
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length631 ft (192.2 m)
Longest span157 ft (48 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (202)
Projected traffic35,800 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 70 West over US 40 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 70 West over US 40 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 70 West over US 40 carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (202 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 70 West over US 40?

The structure is 631 ft (192.2 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (48 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 70 West over US 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.