US Bridges

County Route 6 over Interstate 470

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.28 Mi. North JCT WV88 · Structure no. 00000000035A102

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
503 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 6 over Interstate 470 is a steel continuous frame carrying County Route 6 over Interstate 470 in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 53 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,098 by 2042. The structure is 503 ft (153.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 6
CrossesInterstate 470
Location0.28 Mi. North JCT WV88
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.04859, -80.69218
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length503 ft (153.4 m)
Longest span226 ft (68.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,098 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 6 over Interstate 470 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is County Route 6 over Interstate 470 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 6 over Interstate 470 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 6 over Interstate 470?

The structure is 503 ft (153.4 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 6 over Interstate 470?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.