I-70 Eastbound over Wheeling Creek
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 1.21 Mi. West JCT US40 · Structure no. 00000000035A072
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 310 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 202 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 Eastbound over Wheeling Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 Eastbound 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,080 by 2040. The structure is 310 ft (94.4 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 | 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 I-70 Eastbound 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 Eastbound 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 Eastbound over Wheeling Creek carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (202 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I-70 Eastbound over Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 Eastbound over Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.