US Bridges

US 220 (t) over Wv 46 CSX RR Potomac R

Fair

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.14 Mile North of Wv 46 · Structure no. 00000000029A081

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,125 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 (t) over Wv 46 CSX RR Potomac R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 220 (t) over Wv 46 CSX RR Potomac R in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,320 by 2040. The structure is 2,125 ft (647.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 220 (t)
CrossesWv 46 CSX RR Potomac R
Location0.14 Mile North of Wv 46
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.44205, -78.9751
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,125 ft (647.7 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2020)
Projected traffic16,320 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wv 46 CSX RR Potomac R built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 220 (t) over Wv 46 CSX RR Potomac R 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 Wv 46 CSX RR Potomac R carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 220 (t) over Wv 46 CSX RR Potomac R?

The structure is 2,125 ft (647.7 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 (t) over Wv 46 CSX RR Potomac R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.