US Bridges

U.S. 220 over Hammer Run

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S JCT CR 10 · Structure no. 00000000036A111

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 220 over Hammer Run is a steel culvert carrying U.S. 220 over Hammer Run in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,556 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 220
CrossesHammer Run
Location0.04 MI S JCT CR 10
RouteU.S. Route 22000
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.7125, -79.30818
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,556 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 220 over Hammer Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 220 over Hammer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 220 over Hammer Run carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 220 over Hammer Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns U.S. 220 over Hammer Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.