Wv Route 251 over Ohio River
PoorClosed to trafficOhio County, West Virginia · 0.22 Mi. West JCT Wv 2 SB · Structure no. 00000000035A090
- Built
- 1849
- 176 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Suspension
- Steel
- Length
- 1,307 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,234
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 251 over Ohio River is a steel suspension carrying Wv Route 251 over Ohio River in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1849 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 176 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5,234 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,615 by 2035. The structure is 1,307 ft (398.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 251 over Ohio River built?
It was built in 1849, making it 176 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Wv Route 251 over Ohio River 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 Wv Route 251 over Ohio River carry?
About 5,234 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Wv Route 251 over Ohio River?
The structure is 1,307 ft (398.5 m) long with a longest span of 1,009 ft (307.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 251 over Ohio River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.