US Bridges

Access RD 2 over Acc RD 2 I77 Beckley I/C

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 1.02 MI N of Wv Rt 3 · Structure no. 00000000041A238

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Access RD 2 over Acc RD 2 I77 Beckley I/C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access RD 2 over Acc RD 2 I77 Beckley I/C in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesAccess RD 2
CrossesAcc RD 2 I77 Beckley I/C
Location1.02 MI N of Wv Rt 3
RouteInterstate 7700
Coordinates37.80488, -81.21334
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2012)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Access RD 2 over Acc RD 2 I77 Beckley I/C built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access RD 2 over Acc RD 2 I77 Beckley I/C 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Access RD 2 over Acc RD 2 I77 Beckley I/C carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Access RD 2 over Acc RD 2 I77 Beckley I/C?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Access RD 2 over Acc RD 2 I77 Beckley I/C?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.