US Bridges

Ch 5 over Wheeling Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.14 MI S of JCT Ch 10 Lt · Structure no. 0730769

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,307
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 5 over Wheeling Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ch 5 over Wheeling Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 52 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 5 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 2,307 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,202 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 5
CrossesWheeling Creek
Location0.14 MI S of JCT Ch 10 Lt
RouteCounty Highway C0005
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.12096, -80.86274
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,307 (2015)
Projected traffic3,202 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 5 over Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Ch 5 over 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 5 over Wheeling Creek carry?

About 2,307 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ch 5 over Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 5 over Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.