US Bridges

Wv 2 over Guyandotte River

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI West of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000006A012

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
585 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 2 over Guyandotte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 2 over Guyandotte River in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 6 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,591 by 2042. The structure is 585 ft (178.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 2
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.10 MI West of US 60
RouteState Highway 200
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.43027, -82.39169
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length585 ft (178.4 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,591 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$825,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 2 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 2 over Guyandotte River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 2 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wv 2 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 585 ft (178.4 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 2 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.