US Bridges

Ramp B (to US22 W) over US Route 22 & Wv 2 SB

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. West JCT Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000005A055

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
498 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,825
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp B (to US22 W) over US Route 22 & Wv 2 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B (to US22 W) over US Route 22 & Wv 2 SB 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 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 4,825 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,887 by 2042. The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRamp B (to US22 W)
CrossesUS Route 22 & Wv 2 SB
Location0.01 Mi. West JCT Wv 2
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.38179, -80.60488
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length498 ft (151.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,825 (2022)
Projected traffic5,887 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$419,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp B (to US22 W) over US Route 22 & Wv 2 SB built?

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

What condition is Ramp B (to US22 W) over US Route 22 & Wv 2 SB 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp B (to US22 W) over US Route 22 & Wv 2 SB carry?

About 4,825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ramp B (to US22 W) over US Route 22 & Wv 2 SB?

The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B (to US22 W) over US Route 22 & Wv 2 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.