US Bridges

US 220 over Evitts Creek

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.71 Mile North of I-68 · Structure no. 100000010169010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,841
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 over Evitts Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 220 over Evitts Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,841 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,761 by 2029. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 220
CrossesEvitts Creek
Location0.71 Mile North of I-68
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates39.68297, -78.71513
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,841 (2009)
Projected traffic4,761 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 220 over Evitts Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 220 over Evitts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 220 over Evitts Creek carry?

About 3,841 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 220 over Evitts Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 over Evitts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.