US Bridges

US 250 Southbound over CR 18/2 & CR 24/1

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Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mi. South JCT CR18/2 · Structure no. 00000000035A119

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
449 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 Southbound over CR 18/2 & CR 24/1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 250 Southbound over CR 18/2 & CR 24/1 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 250 Southbound
CrossesCR 18/2 & CR 24/1
Location0.07 Mi. South JCT CR18/2
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.05423, -80.72158
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length449 ft (136.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$684,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 250 Southbound over CR 18/2 & CR 24/1 built?

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

What condition is US 250 Southbound over CR 18/2 & CR 24/1 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 Southbound over CR 18/2 & CR 24/1 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 250 Southbound over CR 18/2 & CR 24/1?

The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 Southbound over CR 18/2 & CR 24/1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.