US Bridges

SR 220-US 220 over Access Road/Norfolk & S

Fair

Clinton County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile East Mcelhattan · Structure no. 000000000012226

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
499 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,078
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 220-US 220 over Access Road/Norfolk & S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 220-US 220 over Access Road/Norfolk & S in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8,078 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,040 by 2044. The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 220-US 220
CrossesAccess Road/Norfolk & S
Location1 Mile East Mcelhattan
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyClinton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.16553, -77.34261
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length499 ft (152.1 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,078 (2024)
Projected traffic10,040 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 220-US 220 over Access Road/Norfolk & S built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 220-US 220 over Access Road/Norfolk & S 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 220-US 220 over Access Road/Norfolk & S carry?

About 8,078 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 220-US 220 over Access Road/Norfolk & S?

The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 220-US 220 over Access Road/Norfolk & S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.