US Bridges

US Route 250 over Ramp V Whg Ck City Sts

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. North JCT Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000035A108

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 250 over Ramp V Whg Ck City Sts is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 250 over Ramp V Whg Ck City Sts in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,958 by 2043. The structure is 3,121 ft (951.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Route 250
CrossesRamp V Whg Ck City Sts
Location0.03 Mi. North JCT Wv 2
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates40.06176, -80.71808
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+26 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,121 ft (951.2 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2023)
Projected traffic16,958 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$10 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 250 over Ramp V Whg Ck City Sts built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 250 over Ramp V Whg Ck City Sts 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 250 over Ramp V Whg Ck City Sts carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Route 250 over Ramp V Whg Ck City Sts?

The structure is 3,121 ft (951.2 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 250 over Ramp V Whg Ck City Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.