US Bridges

US 250 Northbound over 26th & 27th Streets

Good

Ohio County, West Virginia · At Junction CR 18/2 · Structure no. 00000000035A120

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

About this bridge

US 250 Northbound over 26th & 27th Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 250 Northbound over 26th & 27th Streets 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 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 250 Northbound
Crosses26th & 27th Streets
LocationAt Junction CR 18/2
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates40.05439, -80.7214
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,440 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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$311,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 250 Northbound over 26th & 27th Streets built?

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

What condition is US 250 Northbound over 26th & 27th Streets 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 Northbound over 26th & 27th Streets carry?

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

How long is US 250 Northbound over 26th & 27th Streets?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 Northbound over 26th & 27th Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.