US Bridges

US250 SB Con.-Dis. over Abandoned RR

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. South JCT CR18/2 · Structure no. 00000000035A118

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US250 SB Con.-Dis. over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US250 SB Con.-Dis. over Abandoned RR 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,440 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS250 SB Con.-Dis.
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location0.08 Mi. South JCT CR18/2
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.0535, -80.72178
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2023)
Projected traffic11,440 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$231,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US250 SB Con.-Dis. over Abandoned RR built?

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

What condition is US250 SB Con.-Dis. over Abandoned RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US250 SB Con.-Dis. over Abandoned RR carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US250 SB Con.-Dis. over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US250 SB Con.-Dis. over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.