US Bridges

US 220 over US 6

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI No of Towanda Boro · Structure no. 000000000006151

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
261 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,738
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 over US 6 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 220 over US 6 in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 6,738 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,603 by 2032. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesUS 220
CrossesUS 6
Location2.5 MI No of Towanda Boro
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates41.79493, -76.48195
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,738 (2024)
Projected traffic12,603 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 US 220 over US 6 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 220 over US 6 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 US 6 carry?

About 6,738 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 220 over US 6?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 over US 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.