US Bridges

SR 220-US 220 over Sparrow Run

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Hannah · Structure no. 000000000009425

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 220-US 220 over Sparrow Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 220-US 220 over Sparrow Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 99 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 5 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 220-US 220
CrossesSparrow Run
LocationHannah
RouteU.S. Route 220B
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.76696, -78.09846
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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$522,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is SR 220-US 220 over Sparrow 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 Sparrow Run carry?

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

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

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 220-US 220 over Sparrow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.