US Bridges

Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek

Good

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.69 Mi. East JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A148

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,550 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,280 by 2039. The structure is 1,219 ft (371.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesInterstate 70 WB
CrossesWheeling Creek
Location0.69 Mi. East JCT US 40
RouteInterstate 70
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.07437, -80.70725
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,219 ft (371.7 m)
Longest span340 ft (103.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,550 (2019)
Projected traffic39,280 by 2039
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek carry?

About 24,550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 1,219 ft (371.7 m) long with a longest span of 340 ft (103.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 70 WB over Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.