Ohio County Bridge Report Card
Ohio County scores 45 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Ohio County, West Virginia
Ohio County has 114 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 26 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 22.8% is above the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 110,566 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Ohio County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 45/100 (F). The county has 114 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 26 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 110,566 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 22.8% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 12.5% of measured traffic | 9.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.9% | 1.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 58 years vs 48 nationally | 4.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 883,741 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 22.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 58 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 110,566 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Ohio County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Street over Little Wheeling Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,470 | 1970 |
| Interstate 70 EB over Wheeling Creek & City ST | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 28,082 | 1966 |
| Interstate 70 over Mid.whg Crk Us40 Cty ST | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 21,750 | 1970 |
| Interstate 70 EB over County Route 41 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,850 | 1965 |
| Washington Avenue over Wheeling Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,500 | 1900 |
| West Virginia 88 over Wheeling Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,300 | 1948 |
| Wv Route 251 over Ohio River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,234 | 1849 |
| Baker Street City over Big Wheeling Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,200 | 1946 |
| US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,500 | 1931 |
| County Route 1 over Short Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,000 | 1951 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.