US Bridges

SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Mcfarlands Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 Mile South of SR 4025 · Structure no. 000000000005871

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Mcfarlands Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Mcfarlands Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 5,670 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,666 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 4027/BUS US 220
CrossesMcfarlands Run
Location0.7 Mile South of SR 4025
RouteU.S. Route 220B
Coordinates40.64638, -78.27308
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,670 (2024)
Projected traffic9,666 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Mcfarlands Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Mcfarlands 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Mcfarlands Run carry?

About 5,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Mcfarlands Run?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Mcfarlands Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.