US Bridges

US 220 over Tr.Evitts Creek

Poor

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mile North of SR 3003 · Structure no. 000000000004076

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 over Tr.Evitts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 220 over Tr.Evitts Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 99 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 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.

It carries about 6,158 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,429 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 220
CrossesTr.Evitts Creek
Location0.1 Mile North of SR 3003
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates39.75823, -78.69645
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,158 (2024)
Projected traffic4,429 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$523,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 220 over Tr.Evitts Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 220 over Tr.Evitts Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 220 over Tr.Evitts Creek carry?

About 6,158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 220 over Tr.Evitts Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 over Tr.Evitts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.