US Bridges

US 220 T over New Creek

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Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of Wv 93 T · Structure no. 00000000029A006

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 T over New Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 220 T over New Creek in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 220 T
CrossesNew Creek
Location0.01 MI S of Wv 93 T
RouteU.S. Route 22000
Coordinates39.39483, -79.01207
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 220 T over New Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 220 T over New Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 220 T over New Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 220 T over New Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 T over New Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.