US Bridges

SR 220-US 220 over W Br Susque R & T-425

Fair

Clinton County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile East Mcelhattan · Structure no. 000000000012230

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,030 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,219
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 220-US 220 over W Br Susque R & T-425 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 220-US 220 over W Br Susque R & T-425 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 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 8,219 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,194 by 2043. The structure is 1,030 ft (313.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 220-US 220
CrossesW Br Susque R & T-425
Location1 Mile East Mcelhattan
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates41.1694, -77.33722
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,030 ft (313.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,219 (2024)
Projected traffic10,194 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$6.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 220-US 220 over W Br Susque R & T-425 built?

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

What condition is SR 220-US 220 over W Br Susque R & T-425 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 W Br Susque R & T-425 carry?

About 8,219 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 220-US 220 over W Br Susque R & T-425?

The structure is 1,030 ft (313.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 220-US 220 over W Br Susque R & T-425?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.