US Bridges

US 220 T over South Fk of S Br Potomac

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI N of CR 09 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A105

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 T over South Fk of S Br Potomac is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 220 T over South Fk of S Br Potomac in Hardy 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,720 by 2040. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 220 T
CrossesSouth Fk of S Br Potomac
Location0.07 MI N of CR 09 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 22000
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.05623, -78.97046
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2020)
Projected traffic9,720 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 South Fk of S Br Potomac built?

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

What condition is US 220 T over South Fk of S Br Potomac 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 US 220 T over South Fk of S Br Potomac carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 220 T over South Fk of S Br Potomac?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 T over South Fk of S Br Potomac?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.