Arentzen Blvd over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR
PoorWashington County, Pennsylvania · 800 North of SR 2027 · Structure no. 000000000035390
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2002 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arentzen Blvd over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arentzen Blvd over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2010. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arentzen Blvd over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arentzen Blvd over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does Arentzen Blvd over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Arentzen Blvd over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Arentzen Blvd over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.