US Bridges

US 250 over CR18/3 & Coll.-Dist.

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.24 Mi. N. JCT US250 C-D · Structure no. 00000000035A114

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
397 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 over CR18/3 & Coll.-Dist. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 250 over CR18/3 & Coll.-Dist. 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,440 by 2043. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 250
CrossesCR18/3 & Coll.-Dist.
Location0.24 Mi. N. JCT US250 C-D
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.05111, -80.72132
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,440 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$905,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 250 over CR18/3 & Coll.-Dist. built?

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

What condition is US 250 over CR18/3 & Coll.-Dist. 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 US 250 over CR18/3 & Coll.-Dist. carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 250 over CR18/3 & Coll.-Dist.?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 over CR18/3 & Coll.-Dist.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.