US Bridges

SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Bald Eagle Creek

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1.9 Mile South of TR 350 · Structure no. 000000000005879

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,701
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Bald Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Bald Eagle Creek in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,701 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,133 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 4027/BUS US 220
CrossesBald Eagle Creek
Location1.9 Mile South of TR 350
RouteU.S. Route 220B
Coordinates40.70456, -78.21241
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,701 (2024)
Projected traffic3,133 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Bald Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Bald Eagle 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Bald Eagle Creek carry?

About 2,701 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Bald Eagle Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Bald Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.