West Virginia 2
Carrying West Virginia 2 over Frontier Group of Co.Inc
0.38 mi. South jct WV 105, Hancock, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: West Virginia 2
The West Virginia 2 bridge in Hancock, West Virginia carries West Virginia 2 over Frontier Group of Co.Inc. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 435.5 meters (1429 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 54.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How West Virginia 2 compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1966
- Last Reconstructed
- 1998
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 435.5 m (1429 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.4 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- Railroad
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000015A031
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
West Virginia 2 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare West Virginia 2 against other structures in Hancock and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for West Virginia 2?
West Virginia 2 in Hancock, West Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is West Virginia 2 inspected?
West Virginia 2's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. West Virginia 2 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for West Virginia 2?
West Virginia 2 has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining West Virginia 2?
West Virginia 2 is owned and maintained by Railroad.
How old is West Virginia 2 and does age affect safety?
West Virginia 2 was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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