US Bridges

CH56 over Wheeling Greek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.09 MI N of JCT Ch 10 · Structure no. 0736392

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH56 over Wheeling Greek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH56 over Wheeling Greek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCH56
CrossesWheeling Greek
Location0.09 MI N of JCT Ch 10
RouteCounty Highway C0056
StateOhio
Coordinates40.12703, -80.87743
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2015)
Projected traffic419 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CH56 over Wheeling Greek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH56 over Wheeling Greek 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 CH56 over Wheeling Greek carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CH56 over Wheeling Greek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CH56 over Wheeling Greek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.