Interstate 70 over Mid.Whg Crk US40 Cty ST
PoorOhio County, West Virginia · JCT I-70 and US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A076
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 685 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 70 over Mid.Whg Crk US40 Cty ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 70 over Mid.Whg Crk US40 Cty ST 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 21,750 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,800 by 2043. The structure is 685 ft (208.7 m) long and 57 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 70 over Mid.Whg Crk US40 Cty ST built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 70 over Mid.Whg Crk US40 Cty ST in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 70 over Mid.Whg Crk US40 Cty ST carry?
About 21,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 70 over Mid.Whg Crk US40 Cty ST?
The structure is 685 ft (208.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 70 over Mid.Whg Crk US40 Cty ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.