US Bridges

SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mile South of SR 4025 · Structure no. 000000000005872

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
236 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Norfolk Southern RR in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 86 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 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 5,670 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,666 by 2032. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4027/BUS US 220
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.4 Mile South of SR 4025
RouteU.S. Route 220B
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.64978, -78.26954
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span229 ft (69.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,670 (2024)
Projected traffic9,666 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

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

How long is SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 229 ft (69.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.