US Bridges

US 35 over Wv 02

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI N of Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000027A117

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Wv 02 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over Wv 02 in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,112 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesUS 35
CrossesWv 02
Location0.18 MI N of Wv 2
RouteU.S. Route 35
Coordinates38.83117, -82.14255
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2023)
Projected traffic17,112 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$700,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 35 over Wv 02 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over Wv 02 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 35 over Wv 02 carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Wv 02?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Wv 02?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.