US Bridges

Wv 2 Spur over Ohio River

Fair

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mi. West JCT WV2 · Structure no. 00000000026A084

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
2,629 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,629
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 2 Spur over Ohio River is a steel arch - thru carrying Wv 2 Spur over Ohio River in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 12,629 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,398 by 2042. The structure is 2,629 ft (801.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 2 Spur
CrossesOhio River
Location0.10 Mi. West JCT WV2
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.91385, -80.7539
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,629 ft (801.3 m)
Longest span912 ft (278 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,629 (2022)
Projected traffic19,398 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 2 Spur over Ohio River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 2 Spur over 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 Wv 2 Spur over Ohio River carry?

About 12,629 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wv 2 Spur over Ohio River?

The structure is 2,629 ft (801.3 m) long with a longest span of 912 ft (278 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 2 Spur over Ohio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.