US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over Cleveland Cliffs & NS RR

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.16 Mi. North JCT US 22 · Structure no. 00000000005A056

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
532 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over Cleveland Cliffs & NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 over Cleveland Cliffs & NS RR in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,296 by 2043. The structure is 532 ft (162.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesCleveland Cliffs & NS RR
Location0.16 Mi. North JCT US 22
RouteState Highway 2
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.38867, -80.59594
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.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length532 ft (162.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic7,296 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$495,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over Cleveland Cliffs & NS RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over Cleveland Cliffs & NS RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 2 over Cleveland Cliffs & NS RR carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over Cleveland Cliffs & NS RR?

The structure is 532 ft (162.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over Cleveland Cliffs & NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.