US Bridges

US 250 South over Mccolloch Street

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · JCT I-70 EB & US 250 · Structure no. 00000000035A100

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
585 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 South over Mccolloch Street is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 250 South over Mccolloch Street in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 59 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2038. The structure is 585 ft (178.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 250 South
CrossesMccolloch Street
LocationJCT I-70 EB & US 250
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates40.07328, -80.71482
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length585 ft (178.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2038
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 250 South over Mccolloch Street built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 250 South over Mccolloch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 250 South over Mccolloch Street carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 250 South over Mccolloch Street?

The structure is 585 ft (178.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 South over Mccolloch Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.