US Bridges

US 220 F over S Br of Potomac River

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.27 MI S of Wv 28 T · Structure no. 00000000012A081

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
590 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 F over S Br of Potomac River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 220 F over S Br of Potomac River in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,405 by 2043. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 220 F
CrossesS Br of Potomac River
Location0.27 MI S of Wv 28 T
RouteU.S. Route 22000
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.98846, -79.12465
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length590 ft (179.8 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,405 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 F over S Br of Potomac River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 220 F over S Br of Potomac River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 220 F over S Br of Potomac River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 220 F over S Br of Potomac River?

The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 F over S Br of Potomac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.