US Bridges

Ramp a from US 22 over Railroad

Poor

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. West JCT Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000005A052

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
426 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,217
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a from US 22 over Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a from US 22 over Railroad in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,217 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2042. The structure is 426 ft (129.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a from US 22
CrossesRailroad
Location0.01 Mi. West JCT Wv 2
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.37956, -80.60516
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length426 ft (129.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,217 (2022)
Projected traffic4,890 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$358,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a from US 22 over Railroad built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp a from US 22 over Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp a from US 22 over Railroad carry?

About 3,217 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a from US 22 over Railroad?

The structure is 426 ft (129.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a from US 22 over Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.