Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek & City ST
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 0.35 Mi. East Jct. US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A063
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,234 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek & City ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek & City ST in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 59 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 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,800 by 2042. The structure is 1,234 ft (376 m) long and 35 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek & City ST built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek & City ST 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek & City ST carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek & City ST?
The structure is 1,234 ft (376 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek & City ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.