US Bridges

West Virginia 2 SB over Wheeling Ck & 20th ST

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.16 Mi. North JCT US 250 · Structure no. 00000000035A107

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
711 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 SB over Wheeling Ck & 20th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 SB over Wheeling Ck & 20th ST in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,433 by 2042. The structure is 711 ft (216.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Virginia 2 SB
CrossesWheeling Ck & 20th ST
Location0.16 Mi. North JCT US 250
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates40.0611, -80.71979
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length711 ft (216.7 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,433 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$661,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 SB over Wheeling Ck & 20th ST built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 SB over Wheeling Ck & 20th ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 2 SB over Wheeling Ck & 20th ST carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 SB over Wheeling Ck & 20th ST?

The structure is 711 ft (216.7 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 SB over Wheeling Ck & 20th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.