US Bridges

Interstate 70 EB over County Route 41

Poor

Ohio County, West Virginia · JCT I-70 and CR 41 · Structure no. 00000000035A080

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 70 EB over County Route 41 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 70 EB over County Route 41 in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 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 16,850 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,107 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 70 EB
CrossesCounty Route 41
LocationJCT I-70 and CR 41
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates40.06718, -80.56815
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,850 (2023)
Projected traffic25,107 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$375,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 70 EB over County Route 41 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Interstate 70 EB over County Route 41 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 70 EB over County Route 41 carry?

About 16,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 70 EB over County Route 41?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 70 EB over County Route 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.