US Bridges

US 220 over South Br. Potomac River

Good

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. N. JCT Cr. 2 · Structure no. 00000000036A154

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 over South Br. Potomac River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 220 over South Br. Potomac River in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,436 by 2042. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesUS 220
CrossesSouth Br. Potomac River
Location0.01 Mi. N. JCT Cr. 2
RouteU.S. Route 22000
Coordinates38.80549, -79.2762
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,436 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 US 220 over South Br. Potomac River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 220 over South Br. Potomac River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 220 over South Br. Potomac River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 220 over South Br. Potomac River?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 over South Br. Potomac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.