US Bridges

SR 220 over Trib.To S.Br.Towanda Cr.

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. S.Of Monroeton Boro · Structure no. 000000000006139

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,215
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 220 over Trib.To S.Br.Towanda Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 220 over Trib.To S.Br.Towanda Cr. in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 4,215 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,628 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 220
CrossesTrib.To S.Br.Towanda Cr.
Location2 Mi. S.Of Monroeton Boro
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.69806, -76.46306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,215 (2024)
Projected traffic5,628 by 2032
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$588,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 220 over Trib.To S.Br.Towanda Cr. built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 220 over Trib.To S.Br.Towanda Cr. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 220 over Trib.To S.Br.Towanda Cr. carry?

About 4,215 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 220 over Trib.To S.Br.Towanda Cr.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 220 over Trib.To S.Br.Towanda Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.