US Bridges

BOTETOURTRD/220 N over Mill Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 7.93 ALLEGCO;2.20 Rt 43 · Structure no. 000000000003277

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,962
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BOTETOURTRD/220 N over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BOTETOURTRD/220 N over Mill Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 3,962 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,418 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesBOTETOURTRD/220 N
CrossesMill Creek
Location7.93 ALLEGCO;2.20 Rt 43
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.68786, -79.80952
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,962 (2022)
Projected traffic4,418 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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$105.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BOTETOURTRD/220 N over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is BOTETOURTRD/220 N over Mill Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does BOTETOURTRD/220 N over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,962 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is BOTETOURTRD/220 N over Mill Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns BOTETOURTRD/220 N over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.