Cedar Street over Little Wheeling Creek
PoorPosted for loadOhio County, West Virginia · 0.20 Mi. North JCT I-70 · Structure no. 00000000035A903
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,470
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar Street over Little Wheeling Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cedar Street over Little Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 2,470 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,014 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar Street over Little Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cedar Street over Little 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Cedar Street over Little Wheeling Creek carry?
About 2,470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cedar Street over Little Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Street over Little Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.