US Bridges

I-470 WB On-Ramp over CR18/3 & City Streets

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.19 Mi. West JCT US250 · Structure no. 00000000035A121

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
816 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-470 WB On-Ramp over CR18/3 & City Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-470 WB On-Ramp over CR18/3 & City 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 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,040 by 2040. The structure is 816 ft (248.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-470 WB On-Ramp
CrossesCR18/3 & City Streets
Location0.19 Mi. West JCT US250
RouteInterstate 470
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.05133, -80.72336
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length816 ft (248.6 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2020)
Projected traffic9,040 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$549,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-470 WB On-Ramp over CR18/3 & City Streets built?

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

What condition is I-470 WB On-Ramp over CR18/3 & City Streets 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-470 WB On-Ramp over CR18/3 & City Streets carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-470 WB On-Ramp over CR18/3 & City Streets?

The structure is 816 ft (248.6 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-470 WB On-Ramp over CR18/3 & City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.