US Bridges

SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Little Juniata River

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI North of Bellwood · Structure no. 000000000048224

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 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 2013, so it is 12 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 9,948 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 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
Location0.5 MI North of Bellwood
RouteU.S. Route 220B
Coordinates40.60657, -78.31591
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 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 traffic9,948 by 2033
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 2013, making it 12 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 July 2024.

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 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 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.