US Bridges

Interstate 470 over Jacob Street

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI West JCT US250 · Structure no. 00000000035A122

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
683 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,475
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 470 over Jacob Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 470 over Jacob 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 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 8,475 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,560 by 2040. The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 470
CrossesJacob Street
Location0.19 MI West JCT US250
RouteInterstate 470
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.05069, -80.72364
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length683 ft (208.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,475 (2020)
Projected traffic13,560 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$451,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 470 over Jacob Street built?

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

What condition is Interstate 470 over Jacob Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 470 over Jacob Street carry?

About 8,475 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 470 over Jacob Street?

The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 470 over Jacob Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.