Interstate 70 over Wv Route 2
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. West JCT WV2 SB · Structure no. 00000000035A101
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 332 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 70 over Wv Route 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 70 over Wv Route 2 in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 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 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 34,700 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,520 by 2038. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 70 over Wv Route 2 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Interstate 70 over Wv Route 2 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 70 over Wv Route 2 carry?
About 34,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 70 over Wv Route 2?
The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 70 over Wv Route 2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.