US Bridges

Interstate 70 over Middle Creek & CR 39

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 1.42 Mi. East Jct. US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A077

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
467 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 70 over Middle Creek & CR 39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 70 over Middle Creek & CR 39 in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 57 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 13,950 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,786 by 2043. The structure is 467 ft (142.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 70
CrossesMiddle Creek & CR 39
Location1.42 Mi. East Jct. US 40
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates40.04476, -80.63066
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length467 ft (142.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,950 (2023)
Projected traffic20,786 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
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 over Middle Creek & CR 39 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Interstate 70 over Middle Creek & CR 39 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 Interstate 70 over Middle Creek & CR 39 carry?

About 13,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 70 over Middle Creek & CR 39?

The structure is 467 ft (142.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 70 over Middle Creek & CR 39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.