US Bridges

SR 0221 over Boyd Run

Poor

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Washington Township · Structure no. 000000000018184

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0221 over Boyd Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0221 over Boyd Run in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,384 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0221
CrossesBoyd Run
LocationWashington Township
RouteState Highway 221
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9588, -80.17318
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2024)
Projected traffic2,384 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0221 over Boyd Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0221 over Boyd Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0221 over Boyd Run carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 0221 over Boyd Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0221 over Boyd Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.