US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. North JCT WV18 · Structure no. 00000000048A093

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 over CSX Railroad in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.02 Mi. North JCT WV18
RouteState Highway 2
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.55422, -81.00521
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2020)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over CSX Railroad 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 November 2023.

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

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.