US Bridges

Wv Rt 2 over Salt Creek

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of CR 32 · Structure no. 00000000027A141

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 2 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt 2 over Salt Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,556 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Rt 2
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.04 MI S of CR 32
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.81936, -82.162
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,556 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Rt 2 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt 2 over Salt Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Rt 2 over Salt Creek carry?

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

How long is Wv Rt 2 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt 2 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.