US Bridges

CR 220/7 over S Branch of Potomac R

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. East of U.S. 220 · Structure no. 00000000036A160

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 220/7 over S Branch of Potomac R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 220/7 over S Branch of Potomac R in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 220/7
CrossesS Branch of Potomac R
Location0.01 Mi. East of U.S. 220
RouteCounty Highway 22007
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.63616, -79.33723
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMay 2024
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic293 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 220/7 over S Branch of Potomac R built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 220/7 over S Branch of 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 220/7 over S Branch of Potomac R carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 220/7 over S Branch of Potomac R?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 220/7 over S Branch of Potomac R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.