US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over CSX Railroad Tracks

Fair

Pleasants County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mile N of Wv 807 · Structure no. 00000000037A032

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over CSX Railroad Tracks is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 over CSX Railroad Tracks in Pleasants County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,125 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesCSX Railroad Tracks
Location0.13 Mile N of Wv 807
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPleasants County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.38609, -81.20914
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2019)
Projected traffic11,125 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over CSX Railroad Tracks built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over CSX Railroad Tracks 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does West Virginia 2 over CSX Railroad Tracks carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over CSX Railroad Tracks?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over CSX Railroad Tracks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.