US Bridges

US 220 (t) over Mitchell Run

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI N of CR 220/5 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A160

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 (t) over Mitchell Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 220 (t) over Mitchell Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 103 years old, older 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 220 (t)
CrossesMitchell Run
Location0.08 MI N of CR 220/5 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 22000
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.99238, -79.04413
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mitchell Run built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 220 (t) over Mitchell Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 220 (t) over Mitchell Run carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 220 (t) over Mitchell Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 (t) over Mitchell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.