US Bridges

S.R. 220 over Over Loyalsock Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI N of Laporte · Structure no. 000000000031997

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,685
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 220 over Over Loyalsock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S.R. 220 over Over Loyalsock Creek in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,685 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,849 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 220
CrossesOver Loyalsock Creek
Location3 MI N of Laporte
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountySullivan County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.45573, -76.44394
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed29.8 mi (48 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$508,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 220 over Over Loyalsock Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 220 over Over Loyalsock 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 Over Loyalsock Creek carry?

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

How long is S.R. 220 over Over Loyalsock Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 220 over Over Loyalsock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.