Ch 72 over Branch of Wheeling Creek
GoodBelmont County, Ohio · .87 MI South of JCT Ch 10 · Structure no. 0731251
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 72 over Branch of Wheeling Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 72 over Branch of Wheeling Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 72 over Branch of Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 72 over Branch of Wheeling Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 72 over Branch of Wheeling Creek carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ch 72 over Branch of Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 72 over Branch of Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.