US Bridges

SR 1001/BUS US 220 over Little Juniata River

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of Bellwood · Structure no. 000000000048898

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,621
2024 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 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,621 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,471 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 1001/BUS US 220
CrossesLittle Juniata River
Location1 MI S of Bellwood
RouteU.S. Route 220B
Coordinates40.5908, -78.32359
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,621 (2024)
Projected traffic7,471 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2014, making it 11 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 7,621 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 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.