US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over Vacant Land

Fair

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. North JCT Wv 2SP · Structure no. 00000000026A015

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over Vacant Land is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 over Vacant Land in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,664 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 98 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesVacant Land
Location0.06 Mi. North JCT Wv 2SP
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.91445, -80.74751
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2022)
Projected traffic13,664 by 2042
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

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$353,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over Vacant Land built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over Vacant Land 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 2 over Vacant Land carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over Vacant Land?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over Vacant Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.