US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over Glenns Run

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. North JCT CR 3 · Structure no. 00000000035A145

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over Glenns Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Virginia 2 over Glenns Run in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,011 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesGlenns Run
Location0.08 Mi. North JCT CR 3
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.12331, -80.6994
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2020)
Projected traffic11,011 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over Glenns Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over Glenns Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 2 over Glenns Run carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over Glenns Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over Glenns Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.