US Bridges

Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.35MI W of JCT Ch 56 · Structure no. 0734942

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCh 10
CrossesWheeling Creek
Location0.35MI W of JCT Ch 56
RouteCounty Highway C0010
StateOhio
Coordinates40.12222, -80.885
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2015)
Projected traffic316 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 10 over Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 10 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 10 over Wheeling Creek carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.