I-70 WB over Wheeling Creek

Fair Condition68 years old13,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyOhio
Location1.21 Mi. West Jct Us40
CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesWheeling Creek
Coordinates40.05951, -80.68218

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length313.3 ft (95.5 m)
Max Span137.1 ft (41.8 m)
Deck Width56.8 ft (17.3 m)
Deck Area1652.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 1974)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic13,600 (2020)
Truck Traffic28%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000035A071

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