US Bridges

SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Little Juniata River

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mile South of Tipton · Structure no. 000000000047600

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,843
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Little Juniata River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Little Juniata River in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,843 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,051 by 2032. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 1001/BUS US 220
CrossesLittle Juniata River
Location0.25 Mile South of Tipton
RouteU.S. Route 220B
Coordinates40.62767, -78.29491
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,843 (2023)
Projected traffic10,051 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Little Juniata River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Little Juniata River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Little Juniata River carry?

About 4,843 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Little Juniata River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Little Juniata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.