US Bridges

US 220 over Sand Spring Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mile North of SR 3011 · Structure no. 000000000004091

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,176
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 over Sand Spring Run is a concrete slab carrying US 220 over Sand Spring Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,176 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,289 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 220
CrossesSand Spring Run
Location1.5 Mile North of SR 3011
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89352, -78.60205
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,176 (2024)
Projected traffic4,289 by 2032
Trucks15%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 220 over Sand Spring Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 220 over Sand Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 220 over Sand Spring Run carry?

About 4,176 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 220 over Sand Spring Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 over Sand Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.