US Bridges

US 220 T over S. Branch Potomac River

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 10 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A070

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
486 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 T over S. Branch Potomac River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 220 T over S. Branch Potomac River in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2040. The structure is 486 ft (148.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 220 T
CrossesS. Branch Potomac River
Location0.01 MI N of CR 10 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 22000
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.00289, -79.07925
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length486 ft (148.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2020)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 T over S. Branch Potomac River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 220 T over S. Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 220 T over S. Branch Potomac River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 220 T over S. Branch Potomac River?

The structure is 486 ft (148.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 T over S. Branch Potomac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.