Washington Avenue over Wheeling Creek

Poor Condition126 years old7,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyOhio
Location0.10 Mi. West Jct US 40
CarriesWashington Avenue
CrossesWheeling Creek
Coordinates40.07158, -80.68416

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length237.9 ft (72.5 m)
Max Span95.1 ft (29 m)
Deck Width48.6 ft (14.8 m)
Deck Area1,073 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1900 (reconstructed 1947)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,500 (2020)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000035A901

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