US Bridges

SR220 (us 220) over Sugar Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.N.Of Towanda Boro · Structure no. 000000000006149

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
522 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR220 (us 220) over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR220 (us 220) over Sugar Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 51 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 3,410 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,948 by 2032. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesSR220 (us 220)
CrossesSugar Creek
Location.5 Mi.N.Of Towanda Boro
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.78432, -76.46009
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length522 ft (159.1 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,410 (2023)
Projected traffic4,948 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR220 (us 220) over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR220 (us 220) over Sugar 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 SR220 (us 220) over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR220 (us 220) over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR220 (us 220) over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.