US Bridges

U.S. 220 F over South Br.Pot.River

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi.N.Of C.R.15 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A077

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
355 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 220 F over South Br.Pot.River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 220 F over South Br.Pot.River in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2040. The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 220 F
CrossesSouth Br.Pot.River
Location0.03 Mi.N.Of C.R.15 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 22000
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.10393, -78.95918
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length355 ft (108.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2020)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 U.S. 220 F over South Br.Pot.River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 220 F over South Br.Pot.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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 220 F over South Br.Pot.River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 220 F over South Br.Pot.River?

The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 220 F over South Br.Pot.River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.