US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over Power Plant Access Rd.

Fair

Pleasants County, West Virginia · 0.40 M South of C.R. 2/11 · Structure no. 00000000037A025

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over Power Plant Access Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 over Power Plant Access Rd. in Pleasants County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,504 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesPower Plant Access Rd.
Location0.40 M South of C.R. 2/11
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPleasants County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36299, -81.29598
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic9,504 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$325,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over Power Plant Access Rd. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over Power Plant Access Rd. 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 over Power Plant Access Rd. carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over Power Plant Access Rd.?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over Power Plant Access Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.