US Bridges

Wv 2 over Kanawha River & 1st ST

Good

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile N. of US 35 · Structure no. 00000000027A146

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
1,755 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,254
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 2 over Kanawha River & 1st ST is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Wv 2 over Kanawha River & 1st ST in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,254 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,967 by 2042. The structure is 1,755 ft (534.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 2
CrossesKanawha River & 1st ST
Location0.02 Mile N. of US 35
RouteState Highway 200
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.83715, -82.13973
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,755 ft (534.8 m)
Longest span683 ft (208.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,254 (2022)
Projected traffic14,967 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 2 over Kanawha River & 1st ST built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 2 over Kanawha River & 1st ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 2 over Kanawha River & 1st ST carry?

About 14,254 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 2 over Kanawha River & 1st ST?

The structure is 1,755 ft (534.8 m) long with a longest span of 683 ft (208.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 2 over Kanawha River & 1st ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.