US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over Clevland Cliff RR & Yard

Fair

Hancock County, West Virginia · 0.45 Mi. South JCT Wv 105 · Structure no. 00000000015A041

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
366 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over Clevland Cliff RR & Yard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 over Clevland Cliff RR & Yard in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,685 by 2042. The structure is 366 ft (111.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesClevland Cliff RR & Yard
Location0.45 Mi. South JCT Wv 105
RouteState Highway 2
CountyHancock County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.41435, -80.58813
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length366 ft (111.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2022)
Projected traffic13,685 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$599,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over Clevland Cliff RR & Yard built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over Clevland Cliff RR & Yard 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 2 over Clevland Cliff RR & Yard carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over Clevland Cliff RR & Yard?

The structure is 366 ft (111.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over Clevland Cliff RR & Yard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.