US Bridges

SR164 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR

Fair

Carroll County, Ohio · 0.39 Mi. E. of Jct. SR212 · Structure no. 1001043

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
516
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR164 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR164 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 516 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 716 by 2038. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR164
CrossesWheeling & Lake Erie RR
Location0.39 Mi. E. of Jct. SR212
RouteState Highway 164
CountyCarroll County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.44598, -81.19893
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic516 (2018)
Projected traffic716 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR164 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR164 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR164 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR carry?

About 516 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR164 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR164 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.