US Bridges

County Route 91/1 over Interstate 470

Good

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mi. North JCT CR18/3 · Structure no. 00000000035A099

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 91/1 over Interstate 470 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 91/1 over Interstate 470 in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 50 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,492 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Route 91/1
CrossesInterstate 470
Location0.13 Mi. North JCT CR18/3
RouteCounty Highway 911
Coordinates40.04899, -80.69451
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2023)
Projected traffic10,492 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 County Route 91/1 over Interstate 470 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is County Route 91/1 over Interstate 470 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 91/1 over Interstate 470 carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 91/1 over Interstate 470?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 91/1 over Interstate 470?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.