US Route 40
Carrying US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek
0.10 mi. West jct CR25, Ohio, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US Route 40
The US Route 40 bridge in Ohio, West Virginia carries US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 76.7 meters (252 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,900 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US Route 40 compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2005
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 76.7 m (252 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.2 m (47 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000035A139
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US Route 40 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US Route 40 against other structures in Ohio and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US Route 40?
US Route 40 in Ohio, West Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US Route 40 inspected?
US Route 40's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US Route 40 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US Route 40?
US Route 40 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US Route 40?
US Route 40 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US Route 40 and does age affect safety?
US Route 40 was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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