Interstate 470 over Ohio River & US 250
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 0.43 MI West JCT US 250 · Structure no. 00000000035A126
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,653 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40,868
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 470 over Ohio River & US 250 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 470 over Ohio River & US 250 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,807 by 2042. The structure is 3,653 ft (1,113.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 470 over Ohio River & US 250 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 470 over Ohio River & US 250 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 470 over Ohio River & US 250 carry?
About 40,868 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 470 over Ohio River & US 250?
The structure is 3,653 ft (1,113.4 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 470 over Ohio River & US 250?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.