US Bridges

West Virginia 7 SP over Wv 2 NB & SB

PoorPosted for load

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mi. West JCT Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000052A008

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 7 SP over Wv 2 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 7 SP over Wv 2 NB & SB in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,930 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 7 SP
CrossesWv 2 NB & SB
Location0.07 Mi. West JCT Wv 2
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.65891, -80.85775
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2020)
Projected traffic7,930 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$716,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 7 SP over Wv 2 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 7 SP over Wv 2 NB & SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 7 SP over Wv 2 NB & SB carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 7 SP over Wv 2 NB & SB?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 7 SP over Wv 2 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.