US Bridges

US 220 over Md 135A

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.43 MI N of Md 135B · Structure no. 100000010059010

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,111
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 over Md 135A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 220 over Md 135A in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 73 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 6 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 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 220
CrossesMd 135A
Location0.43 MI N of Md 135B
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates39.45239, -78.97569
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,111 (2009)
Projected traffic8,418 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 220 over Md 135A built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 220 over Md 135A 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 220 over Md 135A carry?

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

How long is US 220 over Md 135A?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 over Md 135A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.