Schenk Street over Wheeling Creek
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mi. South JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A904
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,888
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schenk Street over Wheeling Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schenk Street over Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 48 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,888 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,743 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Schenk Street over Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Schenk Street 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Schenk Street over Wheeling Creek carry?
About 3,888 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Schenk Street over Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Schenk Street over Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.