US Bridges

Ch 10 over Branch of Wheeling Creek

FairPosted for load

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.43 MI N of JCT US 40 · Structure no. 0730718

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
805
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 10 over Branch of Wheeling Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ch 10 over Branch of Wheeling Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 805 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,117 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 10
CrossesBranch of Wheeling Creek
Location1.43 MI N of JCT US 40
RouteCounty Highway C0010
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08096, -80.83032
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (2015)
Projected traffic1,117 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 10 over Branch of Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 10 over Branch of 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 10 over Branch of Wheeling Creek carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ch 10 over Branch of Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 10 over Branch of Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.