West Virginia 68 over 2nd Street
PoorWood County, West Virginia · 0.15 M North of CR 9/25 · Structure no. 00000000054A160
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 373 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 68 over 2nd Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 68 over 2nd Street in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3 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.
It carries about 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,900 by 2042. The structure is 373 ft (113.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 68 over 2nd Street built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 68 over 2nd Street 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 68 over 2nd Street carry?
About 11,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 68 over 2nd Street?
The structure is 373 ft (113.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 68 over 2nd Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.