US Bridges

WV-2 over T-533A NS RR El.U.Rd Oh.

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · At Ohio R.Br. to Mdsvl Wv · Structure no. 0705950

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,629 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WV-2 over T-533A NS RR El.U.Rd Oh. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WV-2 over T-533A NS RR El.U.Rd Oh. in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,600 by 2038. The structure is 2,629 ft (801.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesWV-2
CrossesT-533A NS RR El.U.Rd Oh.
LocationAt Ohio R.Br. to Mdsvl Wv
RouteState Highway 2
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91383, -80.75472
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,629 ft (801.3 m)
Longest span912 ft (278 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic21,600 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was WV-2 over T-533A NS RR El.U.Rd Oh. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is WV-2 over T-533A NS RR El.U.Rd Oh. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does WV-2 over T-533A NS RR El.U.Rd Oh. carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is WV-2 over T-533A NS RR El.U.Rd Oh.?

The structure is 2,629 ft (801.3 m) long with a longest span of 912 ft (278 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns WV-2 over T-533A NS RR El.U.Rd Oh.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.