US Bridges

US 220 over Trib to North Br Potomac

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 1.21 M N of Md 830A · Structure no. 100000010062010

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,111
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 over Trib to North Br Potomac is a concrete slab carrying US 220 over Trib to North Br Potomac in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 125 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 220
CrossesTrib to North Br Potomac
Location1.21 M N of Md 830A
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.48745, -78.94179
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 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 closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 220 over Trib to North Br Potomac built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 220 over Trib to North Br Potomac 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 Trib to North Br Potomac carry?

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

How long is US 220 over Trib to North Br Potomac?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 over Trib to North Br Potomac?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.