US Bridges

County Route 2/10 over Ohio River Back Channel

Fair

Pleasants County, West Virginia · 0.17 Mile West of Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000037A027

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
446 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2/10 over Ohio River Back Channel is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 2/10 over Ohio River Back Channel in Pleasants County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 97 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 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 787 by 2039. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 2/10
CrossesOhio River Back Channel
Location0.17 Mile West of Wv 2
RouteCounty Highway 210
CountyPleasants County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.391, -81.20858
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span214 ft (65.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic787 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 2/10 over Ohio River Back Channel built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is County Route 2/10 over Ohio River Back Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 2/10 over Ohio River Back Channel carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 2/10 over Ohio River Back Channel?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 2/10 over Ohio River Back Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.