US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over Frontier Group of Co.Inc

Poor

Hancock County, West Virginia · 0.38 Mi. South JCT Wv 105 · Structure no. 00000000015A031

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,429 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over Frontier Group of Co.Inc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 over Frontier Group of Co.Inc in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,685 by 2043. The structure is 1,429 ft (435.5 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesFrontier Group of Co.Inc
Location0.38 Mi. South JCT Wv 105
RouteState Highway 2
CountyHancock County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.41545, -80.58849
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,429 ft (435.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic13,685 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over Frontier Group of Co.Inc built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over Frontier Group of Co.Inc in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 2 over Frontier Group of Co.Inc carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over Frontier Group of Co.Inc?

The structure is 1,429 ft (435.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over Frontier Group of Co.Inc?

It is owned by the Railroad.