US Bridges

US 220 over Towanda Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Monroeton · Structure no. 000000000006140

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
385 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,215
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 over Towanda Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 220 over Towanda Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesUS 220
CrossesTowanda Creek
LocationBoro of Monroeton
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates41.71234, -76.4699
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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 US 220 over Towanda Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 220 over Towanda Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 220 over Towanda Creek carry?

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

How long is US 220 over Towanda Creek?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 over Towanda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.