Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek & City ST
PoorOhio County, West Virginia · 0.35 Mi. East JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A095
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,219 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,082
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek & City ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek & City ST in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 28,082 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,931 by 2043. The structure is 1,219 ft (371.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 & City ST built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek & City ST 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek & City ST carry?
About 28,082 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek & City ST?
The structure is 1,219 ft (371.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek & City ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.