US Bridges

US 220 over Peters Run

PoorPosted for load

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 1.15 Mi. S. of CR 220/9 · Structure no. 00000000036A110

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 over Peters Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 220 over Peters Run in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,154 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 220
CrossesPeters Run
Location1.15 Mi. S. of CR 220/9
RouteU.S. Route 22000
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.69787, -79.31212
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,154 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 220 over Peters Run built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 220 over Peters Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 220 over Peters Run carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 220 over Peters Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 over Peters Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.