US Bridges

SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Bald Eagle Creek

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mile North of TR 453 · Structure no. 000000000052785

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
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 stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Bald Eagle Creek in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,701 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,799 by 2035. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4027/BUS US 220
CrossesBald Eagle Creek
Location0.4 Mile North of TR 453
RouteU.S. Route 220B
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.68077, -78.23392
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,701 (2024)
Projected traffic3,799 by 2035
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 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4027/BUS US 220 over Bald Eagle Creek 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 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.