US Bridges

SR 331 over Wheeling CR

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · .22 M E of B&o RR · Structure no. 0705136

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,057
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 331 over Wheeling CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 331 over Wheeling CR in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 9,057 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,571 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 331
CrossesWheeling CR
Location.22 M E of B&o RR
RouteState Highway 331
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09706, -80.9773
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,057 (2015)
Projected traffic12,571 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
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 SR 331 over Wheeling CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 331 over Wheeling CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 331 over Wheeling CR carry?

About 9,057 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 331 over Wheeling CR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 331 over Wheeling CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.