US Bridges

Wv 2 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.73 MI South of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000006A170

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
565 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 2 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 2 over CSX Railroad 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2040. The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 2
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.73 MI South of CR 1
RouteState Highway 200
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.5861, -82.23949
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length565 ft (172.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2020)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 2 over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Wv 2 over CSX Railroad 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 Wv 2 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 2 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 2 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.