US Bridges

County Route 22/2 over Buckhannon River

Good

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.43 MI E of CO 22/1 · Structure no. 00000000049A145

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 22/2 over Buckhannon River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 22/2 over Buckhannon River in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2038. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 22/2
CrossesBuckhannon River
Location0.43 MI E of CO 22/1
RouteCounty Highway 2202
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.93934, -80.23877
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic165 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 22/2 over Buckhannon River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 22/2 over Buckhannon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 22/2 over Buckhannon River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Route 22/2 over Buckhannon River?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 22/2 over Buckhannon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.