West Virginia 88 over Wheeling Creek
PoorOhio County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. South JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A083
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 88 over Wheeling Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 88 over Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,439 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 88 over Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 88 over Wheeling Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does West Virginia 88 over Wheeling Creek carry?
About 7,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 88 over Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 88 over Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.