US Bridges

US 250 over Tygart Valley River

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mi. S. Jct. US 219 · Structure no. 00000000042A235

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 over Tygart Valley River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 250 over Tygart Valley River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 250
CrossesTygart Valley River
Location0.12 Mi. S. Jct. US 219
RouteU.S. Route 25000
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.70965, -79.97863
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 250 over Tygart Valley River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 250 over Tygart Valley 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 250 over Tygart Valley River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 250 over Tygart Valley River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 over Tygart Valley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.