US Bridges

West ST (CR-518) over Ir 70 | Wheeling Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.5 MI W of Ex 225 · Structure no. 0702978

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
588 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,988
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West ST (CR-518) over Ir 70 | Wheeling Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West ST (CR-518) over Ir 70 | Wheeling Creek 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 1,988 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,759 by 2036. The structure is 588 ft (179.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest ST (CR-518)
CrossesIr 70 | Wheeling Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Ex 225
RouteCity Street 24
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06878, -80.75325
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length588 ft (179.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,988 (2016)
Projected traffic2,759 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 West ST (CR-518) over Ir 70 | Wheeling Creek built?

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

What condition is West ST (CR-518) over Ir 70 | Wheeling Creek 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 West ST (CR-518) over Ir 70 | Wheeling Creek carry?

About 1,988 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West ST (CR-518) over Ir 70 | Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 588 ft (179.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns West ST (CR-518) over Ir 70 | Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.