US Bridges

US Route 30 over Wv RTE 2 & Ohio River

Fair

Hancock County, West Virginia · 0.39 Mi. West JCT Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000015A025

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
2,024 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 30 over Wv RTE 2 & Ohio River is a steel truss - thru carrying US Route 30 over Wv RTE 2 & Ohio River in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,091 by 2043. The structure is 2,024 ft (616.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 30
CrossesWv RTE 2 & Ohio River
Location0.39 Mi. West JCT Wv 2
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyHancock County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.61946, -80.56182
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,024 ft (616.9 m)
Longest span745 ft (227.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2023)
Projected traffic21,091 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 30 over Wv RTE 2 & Ohio River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 30 over Wv RTE 2 & Ohio 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 30 over Wv RTE 2 & Ohio River carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Route 30 over Wv RTE 2 & Ohio River?

The structure is 2,024 ft (616.9 m) long with a longest span of 745 ft (227.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 30 over Wv RTE 2 & Ohio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.