US Bridges

Wheeling Street over Hocking River

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.1 Mile West of Usr 33 · Structure no. 2360381

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,578
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeling Street over Hocking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheeling Street over Hocking River in Fairfield 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 2,578 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,354 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWheeling Street
CrossesHocking River
Location0.1 Mile West of Usr 33
RouteCity Street WHEEL
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7152, -82.60959
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,578 (2022)
Projected traffic4,354 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wheeling Street over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeling Street over Hocking River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wheeling Street over Hocking River carry?

About 2,578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wheeling Street over Hocking River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeling Street over Hocking River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.