Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek
GoodOhio County, West Virginia · 0.69 Mi. East JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A149
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,244 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,300 by 2040. The structure is 1,244 ft (379.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 70 EB 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek carry?
About 17,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 1,244 ft (379.3 m) long with a longest span of 310 ft (94.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.