Interstate 70 over Middle Creek & CR39
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 1.42 Mi. East JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A078
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 414 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 70 over Middle Creek & CR39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 70 over Middle Creek & CR39 in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 5 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 414 ft (126.3 m) long and 45 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 70 over Middle Creek & CR39 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Interstate 70 over Middle Creek & CR39 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 & CR39 carry?
About 13,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 70 over Middle Creek & CR39?
The structure is 414 ft (126.3 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 & CR39?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.