US Bridges

County Route 21 over Wheeling Creek

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. North JCT CR88/2 · Structure no. 00000000035A017

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21 over Wheeling Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 21 over Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,444 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 21
CrossesWheeling Creek
Location0.04 Mi. North JCT CR88/2
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.03449, -80.65732
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2023)
Projected traffic12,444 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$235,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21 over Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 21 over Wheeling Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 21 over Wheeling Creek carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 21 over Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21 over Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.