US 40 over Br Wheeling Creek
GoodBelmont County, Ohio · 1.94 M W of Brookside · Structure no. 0701653
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,467
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over Br Wheeling Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 40 over Br Wheeling Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,467 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,991 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 over Br Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 over Br Wheeling Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 over Br Wheeling Creek carry?
About 4,467 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over Br Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over Br Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.