US Bridges

County Route 24/2 over Wheeling Creek

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mi. East JCT Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000035A131

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 24/2 over Wheeling Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 24/2 over Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2042. The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 24/2
CrossesWheeling Creek
Location0.10 Mi. East JCT Wv 2
RouteCounty Highway 242
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.06188, -80.72136
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length318 ft (96.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2022)
Projected traffic7,808 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$536,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 24/2 over Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 24/2 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 24/2 over Wheeling Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 24/2 over Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 24/2 over Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.