Interstate 470
Carrying Interstate 470 over CR 18/3, & City Streets
0.04 mi. East jct US 250, Ohio, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Interstate 470
The Interstate 470 bridge in Ohio, West Virginia carries Interstate 470 over CR 18/3, & City Streets. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Interstate 470 compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000035A117
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Interstate 470 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 Interstate 470 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 Interstate 470?
Interstate 470 in Ohio, West Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Interstate 470 inspected?
Interstate 470'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 500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Interstate 470 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Interstate 470?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for Interstate 470.
Who is responsible for maintaining Interstate 470?
Ownership is not specified for Interstate 470 in the NBI.
How old is Interstate 470 and does age affect safety?
Interstate 470 was built in 1978, making it 48 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.
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