Ch 78 over Wheeling Creek
GoodBelmont County, Ohio · 0.24 MI S of JCT Ch 10 · Structure no. 0734527
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 179
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 78 over Wheeling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 78 over Wheeling Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 78 over Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 78 over 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 78 over Wheeling Creek carry?
About 179 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ch 78 over Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 78 over Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.