US Bridges

US 22 - Exit 2 over NS & Arcelor Mittal RR

Good

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.17 Mi. East JCT WV2 · Structure no. 00000000005A066

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,050
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 - Exit 2 over NS & Arcelor Mittal RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 - Exit 2 over NS & Arcelor Mittal RR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,796 by 2040. The structure is 298 ft (90.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 22 - Exit 2
CrossesNS & Arcelor Mittal RR
Location0.17 Mi. East JCT WV2
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.38919, -80.59398
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length298 ft (90.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,050 (2020)
Projected traffic16,796 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$224,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 - Exit 2 over NS & Arcelor Mittal RR built?

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

What condition is US 22 - Exit 2 over NS & Arcelor Mittal RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 - Exit 2 over NS & Arcelor Mittal RR carry?

About 11,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 22 - Exit 2 over NS & Arcelor Mittal RR?

The structure is 298 ft (90.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 - Exit 2 over NS & Arcelor Mittal RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.