I-470 Westbound over Whg. Crk I70 EB & US40
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 0.41 Mi. West JCT I-70 WB · Structure no. 00000000035A097
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,514 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-470 Westbound over Whg. Crk I70 EB & US40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-470 Westbound over Whg. Crk I70 EB & US40 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,560 by 2043. The structure is 1,514 ft (461.5 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-470 Westbound over Whg. Crk I70 EB & US40 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-470 Westbound over Whg. Crk I70 EB & US40 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 I-470 Westbound over Whg. Crk I70 EB & US40 carry?
About 9,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I-470 Westbound over Whg. Crk I70 EB & US40?
The structure is 1,514 ft (461.5 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-470 Westbound over Whg. Crk I70 EB & US40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.