US Bridges

Exit 2 - US22 Ramp over US 22

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. West JCT WV2 · Structure no. 00000000005A065

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
541 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exit 2 - US22 Ramp over US 22 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit 2 - US22 Ramp over US 22 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 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,592 by 2040. The structure is 541 ft (164.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesExit 2 - US22 Ramp
CrossesUS 22
Location0.06 Mi. West JCT WV2
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.38821, -80.59568
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length541 ft (164.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2020)
Projected traffic33,592 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$240,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Exit 2 - US22 Ramp over US 22 built?

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

What condition is Exit 2 - US22 Ramp over US 22 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Exit 2 - US22 Ramp over US 22 carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Exit 2 - US22 Ramp over US 22?

The structure is 541 ft (164.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Exit 2 - US22 Ramp over US 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.