Baker Street City over Big Wheeling Creek
PoorPosted for loadOhio County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mi. North JCT US250 · Structure no. 00000000035A998
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 212 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baker Street City over Big Wheeling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker Street City over Big Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,344 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 30 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Baker Street City over Big Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baker Street City over Big 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Baker Street City over Big Wheeling Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Baker Street City over Big Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Baker Street City over Big Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.