US Bridges

US 250 Coll.-Dist. over CR18/3 (29th Street)

Good

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.19 Mi. South JCT CR18/3 · Structure no. 00000000035A116

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 Coll.-Dist. over CR18/3 (29th Street) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 250 Coll.-Dist. over CR18/3 (29th Street) 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,440 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 250 Coll.-Dist.
CrossesCR18/3 (29th Street)
Location0.19 Mi. South JCT CR18/3
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates40.0514, -80.72166
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,440 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$215,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 250 Coll.-Dist. over CR18/3 (29th Street) built?

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

What condition is US 250 Coll.-Dist. over CR18/3 (29th Street) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 250 Coll.-Dist. over CR18/3 (29th Street) carry?

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

How long is US 250 Coll.-Dist. over CR18/3 (29th Street)?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 Coll.-Dist. over CR18/3 (29th Street)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.