Interstate 470 EB over Wheeling Ck US40 EXIT4
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 0.32 Mi. West JCT I-70 EB · Structure no. 00000000035A096
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,261 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 470 EB over Wheeling Ck US40 EXIT4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 470 EB over Wheeling Ck US40 EXIT4 in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,120 by 2043. The structure is 1,261 ft (384.4 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 470 EB over Wheeling Ck US40 EXIT4 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 470 EB over Wheeling Ck US40 EXIT4 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 470 EB over Wheeling Ck US40 EXIT4 carry?
About 18,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 470 EB over Wheeling Ck US40 EXIT4?
The structure is 1,261 ft (384.4 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 470 EB over Wheeling Ck US40 EXIT4?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.