I-70 WB over Wheeling Creek
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 1.21 Mi. West JCT US40 · Structure no. 00000000035A071
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 313 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB over Wheeling Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,080 by 2040. The structure is 313 ft (95.5 m) long and 57 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 I-70 WB over Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is I-70 WB 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 2023.
How much traffic does I-70 WB over Wheeling Creek carry?
About 13,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB over Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 313 ft (95.5 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.