Ch 24 over Wheeling Creek
FairBelmont County, Ohio · 0.11 MI S of JCT US 40 · Structure no. 0734012
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 801
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 24 over Wheeling Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ch 24 over Wheeling Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 24 over Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 24 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 24 over Wheeling Creek carry?
About 801 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ch 24 over Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 24 over Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.