US Bridges

I-470 Ramp C over Short Street

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.15 Mi. East US 250 NB · Structure no. 00000000035A098

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-470 Ramp C over Short Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-470 Ramp C over Short Street in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,222 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-470 Ramp C
CrossesShort Street
Location0.15 Mi. East US 250 NB
RouteInterstate 470
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.05189, -80.71793
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2023)
Projected traffic7,222 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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$217,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-470 Ramp C over Short Street built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-470 Ramp C over Short Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-470 Ramp C over Short Street carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-470 Ramp C over Short Street?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-470 Ramp C over Short Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.