US Bridges

US 220 (nbl) over I-70/I-76 Pa Turnpike

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Over Pa Turnpike · Structure no. 000000000004105

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,513
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 (nbl) over I-70/I-76 Pa Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 220 (nbl) over I-70/I-76 Pa Turnpike in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 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 7,513 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,950 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 220 (nbl)
CrossesI-70/I-76 Pa Turnpike
LocationOver Pa Turnpike
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0499, -78.51783
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,513 (2024)
Projected traffic5,950 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 220 (nbl) over I-70/I-76 Pa Turnpike built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 220 (nbl) over I-70/I-76 Pa Turnpike 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 220 (nbl) over I-70/I-76 Pa Turnpike carry?

About 7,513 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 220 (nbl) over I-70/I-76 Pa Turnpike?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 (nbl) over I-70/I-76 Pa Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.