US Bridges

US 220 over Mill Run

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · .13 Mile North of Md 830B · Structure no. 100000010058020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
Daily traffic
7,111
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 over Mill Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 220 over Mill Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,111 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,418 by 2026. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesUS 220
CrossesMill Run
Location.13 Mile North of Md 830B
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates39.53257, -78.89069
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,111 (2009)
Projected traffic8,418 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 220 over Mill Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 220 over Mill Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 220 over Mill Run carry?

About 7,111 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 220 over Mill Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns US 220 over Mill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.