US Bridges

SR 220-US 220 over Vaughns Run

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Hannah · Structure no. 000000000009424

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 220-US 220 over Vaughns Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 220-US 220 over Vaughns Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 100 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,036 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 220-US 220
CrossesVaughns Run
LocationHannah
RouteU.S. Route 220B
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.75691, -78.11315
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2024)
Projected traffic2,036 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$511,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 220-US 220 over Vaughns Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is SR 220-US 220 over Vaughns Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 220-US 220 over Vaughns Run carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 220-US 220 over Vaughns Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 220-US 220 over Vaughns Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.