US Bridges

SR 220-US 220 over Mcelhattan Creek

Good

Clinton County, Pennsylvania · Youngdale · Structure no. 000000000012221

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 220-US 220 over Mcelhattan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 220-US 220 over Mcelhattan Creek in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,604 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 220-US 220
CrossesMcelhattan Creek
LocationYoungdale
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyClinton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.14686, -77.36098
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2024)
Projected traffic10,604 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$380,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 220-US 220 over Mcelhattan Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 220-US 220 over Mcelhattan Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 220-US 220 over Mcelhattan Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 220-US 220 over Mcelhattan Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 220-US 220 over Mcelhattan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.