US Bridges

US Route 22 over Ramp D Railroad

Poor

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mi. West JCT Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000005A054

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
594 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 22 over Ramp D Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 22 over Ramp D 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 28,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,624 by 2043. The structure is 594 ft (181.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS Route 22
CrossesRamp D Railroad
Location0.09 Mi. West JCT Wv 2
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.38177, -80.60515
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length594 ft (181.1 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,700 (2023)
Projected traffic43,624 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 22 over Ramp D Railroad built?

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

What condition is US Route 22 over Ramp D 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 22 over Ramp D Railroad carry?

About 28,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US Route 22 over Ramp D Railroad?

The structure is 594 ft (181.1 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 22 over Ramp D Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.