US Bridges

Wv CR2/23 over Ohio River

Good

Brooke County, West Virginia · 1.2 Mi. West Jct. CR 67 · Structure no. 00000000005A088

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
1,853 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv CR2/23 over Ohio River is a steel arch - deck carrying Wv CR2/23 over Ohio River in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2037. The structure is 1,853 ft (564.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWv CR2/23
CrossesOhio River
Location1.2 Mi. West Jct. CR 67
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.25411, -80.63317
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,853 ft (564.9 m)
Longest span830 ft (253 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2017)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv CR2/23 over Ohio River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv CR2/23 over Ohio River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wv CR2/23 over Ohio River carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wv CR2/23 over Ohio River?

The structure is 1,853 ft (564.9 m) long with a longest span of 830 ft (253 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Wv CR2/23 over Ohio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.