US 40 Spur over Wheeling Creek
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mi. East JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A032
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 212 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Spur over Wheeling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Spur over Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,566 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 50 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 Spur over Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 Spur 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 40 Spur over Wheeling Creek carry?
About 10,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Spur over Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Spur over Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.