US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over Fishing Creek

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mi. South JCT Wv 7 · Structure no. 00000000052A003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 over Fishing Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,614 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesFishing Creek
Location0.10 Mi. South JCT Wv 7
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates39.63578, -80.85847
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2020)
Projected traffic10,614 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$364,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over Fishing Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 2 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.