US Bridges

US 220 (sbl) over T705 Br.Jun.R Abn.Railrd

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mi. South of Turnpike · Structure no. 000000000004106

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
428 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,685
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 (sbl) over T705 Br.Jun.R Abn.Railrd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 220 (sbl) over T705 Br.Jun.R Abn.Railrd 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 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 7,685 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,777 by 2032. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 220 (sbl)
CrossesT705 Br.Jun.R Abn.Railrd
Location0.2 Mi. South of Turnpike
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates40.04713, -78.51722
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.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,685 (2024)
Projected traffic6,777 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 220 (sbl) over T705 Br.Jun.R Abn.Railrd built?

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

What condition is US 220 (sbl) over T705 Br.Jun.R Abn.Railrd 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 220 (sbl) over T705 Br.Jun.R Abn.Railrd carry?

About 7,685 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 220 (sbl) over T705 Br.Jun.R Abn.Railrd?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 (sbl) over T705 Br.Jun.R Abn.Railrd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.