US Bridges

Wv 2 N (ramp E) over US 22 & Ramp G

Poor

Brooke County, West Virginia · 2.11 Mi. East Ohio Line · Structure no. 00000000005A064

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
719 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 2 N (ramp E) over US 22 & Ramp G is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 2 N (ramp E) over US 22 & Ramp G in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,024 by 2040. The structure is 719 ft (219.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 2 N (ramp E)
CrossesUS 22 & Ramp G
Location2.11 Mi. East Ohio Line
RouteState Highway 2
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.38845, -80.5944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length719 ft (219.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2020)
Projected traffic17,024 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$733,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 2 N (ramp E) over US 22 & Ramp G built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 2 N (ramp E) over US 22 & Ramp G 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 2 N (ramp E) over US 22 & Ramp G carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 2 N (ramp E) over US 22 & Ramp G?

The structure is 719 ft (219.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 2 N (ramp E) over US 22 & Ramp G?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.