US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over Tomlinson Run

Fair

Hancock County, West Virginia · 0.19 Mi. North JCT CR66/3 · Structure no. 00000000015A003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over Tomlinson Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 over Tomlinson Run in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,654 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesTomlinson Run
Location0.19 Mi. North JCT CR66/3
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates40.54882, -80.63079
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,654 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over Tomlinson Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over Tomlinson Run 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 2024.

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

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over Tomlinson Run?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over Tomlinson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.