US Bridges

SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Kettle Creek

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · .25 Mi.S.Of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000005675

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,013
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Kettle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Kettle Creek in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 64 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 14,013 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,577 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1001/BUS US 220
CrossesKettle Creek
Location.25 Mi.S.Of Greenwood
RouteU.S. Route 220B
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52817, -78.36374
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,013 (2024)
Projected traffic30,577 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Kettle Creek 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Kettle Creek carry?

About 14,013 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.