US Bridges

Wv 2 Truck over Guyandotte River

Good

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mile East of Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000006A299

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
463 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 2 Truck over Guyandotte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 2 Truck over Guyandotte River in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,388 by 2042. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesWv 2 Truck
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.08 Mile East of Wv 2
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates38.42822, -82.39154
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length463 ft (141.1 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,388 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 2 Truck over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 2 Truck over Guyandotte 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 2 Truck over Guyandotte River carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wv 2 Truck over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 2 Truck over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.