US Bridges

Plank RD Alt 220 over Laurel Run

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Port Matilda · Structure no. 000000000054124

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,316
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plank RD Alt 220 over Laurel Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Plank RD Alt 220 over Laurel Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,316 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,016 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPlank RD Alt 220
CrossesLaurel Run
LocationPort Matilda
RouteU.S. Route 2200
Coordinates40.8024, -78.05086
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,316 (2024)
Projected traffic4,016 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plank RD Alt 220 over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plank RD Alt 220 over Laurel Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Plank RD Alt 220 over Laurel Run carry?

About 3,316 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Plank RD Alt 220 over Laurel Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Plank RD Alt 220 over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).