US Bridges

US 220 over Mason Road

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.82 Mile North of I-68 · Structure no. 100000010170010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,841
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 over Mason Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 220 over Mason Road 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,761 by 2029. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 220
CrossesMason Road
Location0.82 Mile North of I-68
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates39.68527, -78.71461
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,841 (2009)
Projected traffic4,761 by 2029
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
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 Mason Road built?

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

What condition is US 220 over Mason Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 220 over Mason Road carry?

About 3,841 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 220 over Mason Road?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 over Mason Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.