Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek/Wb Ramps
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 1.08 Mi. East JCT US40 · Structure no. 00000000035A066
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 444 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek/Wb Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek/Wb Ramps in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 60 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,200 by 2043. The structure is 444 ft (135.4 m) long and 45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek/Wb Ramps built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek/Wb Ramps 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 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek/Wb Ramps carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek/Wb Ramps?
The structure is 444 ft (135.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek/Wb Ramps?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.