Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek/Eb Ramps
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 1.08 Mi. East JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A067
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 462 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek/Eb Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek/Eb Ramps in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,320 by 2042. The structure is 462 ft (140.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek/Eb Ramps built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek/Eb 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek/Eb Ramps carry?
About 17,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek/Eb Ramps?
The structure is 462 ft (140.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek/Eb Ramps?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.