US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over Hardin Run

Good

Hancock County, West Virginia · 0.60 Mi. North JCT CR7 · Structure no. 00000000015A002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over Hardin Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 over Hardin Run in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesHardin Run
Location0.60 Mi. North JCT CR7
RouteState Highway 2
CountyHancock County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.50147, -80.61135
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2020)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$88,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over Hardin Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over Hardin Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 2 over Hardin Run carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over Hardin Run?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over Hardin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.