US Bridges

Ir 70 over Wheeling Cr|abnd.Rr

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · .32 M E of Plum ST · Structure no. 0702943

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
702 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,945
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 70 over Wheeling Cr|abnd.Rr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 70 over Wheeling Cr|abnd.Rr in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 20,945 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,072 by 2035. The structure is 702 ft (213.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 70
CrossesWheeling Cr|abnd.Rr
Location.32 M E of Plum ST
RouteInterstate 70
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06725, -80.7611
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length702 ft (213.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,945 (2015)
Projected traffic29,072 by 2035
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ir 70 over Wheeling Cr|abnd.Rr built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 70 over Wheeling Cr|abnd.Rr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 70 over Wheeling Cr|abnd.Rr carry?

About 20,945 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Ir 70 over Wheeling Cr|abnd.Rr?

The structure is 702 ft (213.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 70 over Wheeling Cr|abnd.Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.