US Bridges

S.R. 220 over Mill Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI N of Laporte · Structure no. 000000000031995

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,685
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 220 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.R. 220 over Mill Creek in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 96 years old, older 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 2,685 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,849 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 220
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Laporte
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountySullivan County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.43014, -76.49006
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,685 (2024)
Projected traffic3,849 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed83.9 mi (135 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$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 220 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is S.R. 220 over Mill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 220 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,685 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 220 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 220 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.