US Bridges

US 250 Ramp a over US 250

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East JCT I-70 · Structure no. 00000000035A089

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
414 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,983
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 Ramp a over US 250 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 250 Ramp a over US 250 in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 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 1,983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,836 by 2037. The structure is 414 ft (126.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 250 Ramp a
CrossesUS 250
Location0.01 MI East JCT I-70
RouteInterstate 7000
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.07247, -80.72337
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length414 ft (126.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,983 (2017)
Projected traffic2,836 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 250 Ramp a over US 250 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 250 Ramp a over US 250 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 250 Ramp a over US 250 carry?

About 1,983 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 250 Ramp a over US 250?

The structure is 414 ft (126.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 Ramp a over US 250?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.