FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 250 Northbound

Carrying US 250 Northbound over Vacant Lot

Junction US 250 & I70 WB, Ohio, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
51 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 250 Northbound

The US 250 Northbound bridge in Ohio, West Virginia carries US 250 Northbound over Vacant Lot. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2020, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 60.7 meters (199 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,925 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 8/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.8 metric tons.

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

How US 250 Northbound compares

▲ 9.8
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of West Virginia bridges
120
Bridges in Ohio · 25 in Poor condition
US 250 Northbound 50.8 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.5
Essentiality /15
12.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
50.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Last Reconstructed
2020
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
60.7 m (199 ft)
Deck Width
5.9 m (19 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,925 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000035A005

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 250 Northbound is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 250 Northbound against other structures in Ohio 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 Northbound?

US 250 Northbound in Ohio, West Virginia has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 250 Northbound inspected?

US 250 Northbound'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 4,925 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for US 250 Northbound?

US 250 Northbound has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 250 Northbound?

US 250 Northbound is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 250 Northbound and does age affect safety?

US 250 Northbound was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 2020.

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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