Washington Avenue over Wheeling Creek
PoorPosted for loadOhio County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mi. West JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A901
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Avenue over Wheeling Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Washington Avenue over Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,150 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Washington Avenue over Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is Washington Avenue 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Avenue over Wheeling Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Washington Avenue over Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Avenue over Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.