FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 250 on Ramp H

Carrying US 250 on Ramp H over Vacant Land

0.59 mi. South jct CR1, Marshall, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 250 on Ramp H

The US 250 on Ramp H bridge in Marshall, West Virginia carries US 250 on Ramp H over Vacant Land. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 38.1 meters (125 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,250 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 250 on Ramp H compares

▼ 11.1
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of West Virginia bridges
92
Bridges in Marshall · 23 in Poor condition
US 250 on Ramp H 29.9 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.7
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
38.1 m (125 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000026A071

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

US 250 on Ramp H is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare US 250 on Ramp H against other structures in Marshall and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 250 on Ramp H?

US 250 on Ramp H in Marshall, West Virginia has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 250 on Ramp H inspected?

US 250 on Ramp H's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,250 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 250 on Ramp H is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 250 on Ramp H?

US 250 on Ramp H has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 250 on Ramp H?

US 250 on Ramp H is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 250 on Ramp H and does age affect safety?

US 250 on Ramp H was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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