US Bridges

Interstate 470 over Ohio River

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.54 Mi. West JCT US 250 · Structure no. 00000000035A123

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
785 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,868
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 470 over Ohio River is a steel arch - thru carrying Interstate 470 over Ohio River 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 40,868 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,488 by 2042. The structure is 785 ft (239.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 470
CrossesOhio River
Location0.54 Mi. West JCT US 250
RouteInterstate 470
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.04988, -80.73041
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length785 ft (239.2 m)
Longest span780 ft (237.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,868 (2022)
Projected traffic58,488 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 470 over Ohio River built?

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

What condition is Interstate 470 over Ohio River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 470 over Ohio River carry?

About 40,868 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 470 over Ohio River?

The structure is 785 ft (239.2 m) long with a longest span of 780 ft (237.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 470 over Ohio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.