US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over Short Creek

Good

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mi. South JCT CR 2/2 · Structure no. 00000000035A147

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over Short Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 over Short Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,370 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesShort Creek
Location0.10 Mi. South JCT CR 2/2
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.18303, -80.67687
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2020)
Projected traffic5,370 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Short Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over Short Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 2 over Short Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over Short Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.