US Bridges

SR 220-US 220 over Mcelhattan Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Pennsylvania · Youngdale · Structure no. 000000000012222

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,195
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 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 9,195 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,440 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).

CarriesSR 220-US 220
CrossesMcelhattan Creek
LocationYoungdale
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates41.14713, -77.36107
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

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 width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,195 (2024)
Projected traffic11,440 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 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 April 2023.

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

About 9,195 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% 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.