Pennsylvania Route 550
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Pennsylvania Route 550 is a 36 mile (58 km) long state highway
in Pennsylvania
. The southern terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 45 Truck and Pennsylvania Route 453
east of Tyrone
. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 64
in Zion
.
The road known as Pennington Road, Halfmoon Valley Road, Centre Line Road, Buffalo Run Road, Water Street, High Street, Bishop Street, and Zion Road.
in Snyder Township
, heading northeast on a two-lane undivided road concurrent
with PA 45 Truck. The route passes through forested areas to the southeast of Bald Eagle Mountain
, heading past the residential community of Nealmont. The road heads into Warriors Mark Township
in Huntingdon County
and becomes Pennington Road, running through wooded areas with some fields and development and passing through Stover. PA 550/PA 45 Truck continues through agricultural areas with occasional trees ans residences before running through more woodland with some homes. The road heads through a mix of farmland and woods as it comes to the residential community of Warriors Mark, intersecting PA 350
. At this intersection, PA 45 Truck turns to the southeast to join PA 350 and PA 550 becomes Centre Lane, heading into more agricultural areas with some trees and homes. The route turns to the northwest before making a turn to the northeast onto Halfmoon Valley Road, continuing through more rural areas.
in Centre County
and continues northeast through an agricultural valley with some residences. The road passes through farmland with a few woods and some residential subdivisions as it heads through the communities of Centennial and Stormstown
. The route heads into Patton Township
and becomes Buffalo Run Road, passing through a mix of farmland and housing developments before heading into wooded areas. In Buffalo Run, PA 550 turns to the east and intersects Atherton Street before passing under I-99
/US 220/US 322
. The road continues through a mix of agricultural and wooded areas with homes, heading through Waddle
. Farther northeast, the route runs through more rural areas, passing through the community of Briarly. Upon reaching Fillmore, PA 550 crosses into Benner Township
and runs through more farm fields with occasional areas of residences. The road passes to the north of Bellefonte Airport before heading past housing developments and running through woods, crossing Spring Creek.
The route heads into Spring Township
and becomes West Water Street, passing homes in the community of Bush Addition and turning east. PA 550 intersects PA 150
and turns northeast to join that route on Willowbank Street, heading into Bellefonte
. The road becomes South Water Street and passes residences and a few businesses, crossing a Nittany and Bald Eagle Railroad
line and curving to the north. PA 550 splits from PA 150 by turning east onto West High Street and passing through the commercial downtown. The route intersects PA 144
and turns south to follow that route along South Allegheny Street. PA 550 splits from PA 144 by turning east onto East Bishop Street, where it is lined with several homes. Farther east, the road gains a center left-turn lane and heads into commercial areas. The route becomes two lanes again and the name changes to Zion Road as it passes homes and businesses, crossing back into Spring Township. PA 550 becomes a divided highway
as it reaches an interchange with I-99/US 220/PA 26
. Past this, the road heads through areas of farmland with some residential and commercial development. The route continues through open agricultural areas with some areas of housing developments, entering Walker Township
. Here, PA 550 passes through Zion
and curves northeast, coming to its northern terminus at PA 64
.
to Stiver Road.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The southern terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 45 Truck and Pennsylvania Route 453
Pennsylvania Route 453
Pennsylvania Route 453 is a long state highway located in Huntingdon, Blair, and Clearfield counties in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at US 22 in Water Street; the northern terminus is at PA 879 in Curwensville....
east of Tyrone
Tyrone, Pennsylvania
Tyrone is a borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, northeast of Altoona, on the Little Juniata River. Tyrone was of considerable commercial importance in the twentieth century. It was an outlet for the Clearfield coal fields, and it was noted for the manufacture of paper products. There were...
. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 64
Pennsylvania Route 64
Pennsylvania Route 64 is a long north–south state route located in central Pennsylvania. At its southern terminus in Spring Township, PA 64 continues north from where Pennsylvania Route 26 turns to join Interstate 99 and U.S. Route 220. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 150 in...
in Zion
Zion, Pennsylvania
Zion is a census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area...
.
The road known as Pennington Road, Halfmoon Valley Road, Centre Line Road, Buffalo Run Road, Water Street, High Street, Bishop Street, and Zion Road.
Blair and Huntingdon counties
PA 550 begins at an intersection with PA 45 Truck and PA 453Pennsylvania Route 453
Pennsylvania Route 453 is a long state highway located in Huntingdon, Blair, and Clearfield counties in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at US 22 in Water Street; the northern terminus is at PA 879 in Curwensville....
in Snyder Township
Snyder Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania
Snyder Township is a township in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Altoona, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,358 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
, heading northeast on a two-lane undivided road concurrent
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
with PA 45 Truck. The route passes through forested areas to the southeast of Bald Eagle Mountain
Bald Eagle Mountain
Bald Eagle Mountain, once known locally as Muncy Mountain, is a stratigraphic ridge in central Pennsylvania, United States, running east of the Allegheny Front and northwest of Mount Nittany. It lies along the southeast side of Bald Eagle Creek, and south of the West Branch Susquehanna River, and...
, heading past the residential community of Nealmont. The road heads into Warriors Mark Township
Warriors Mark Township, Pennsylvania
Warriors Mark Township is a township in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,635 at the 2000 census. It has been named the fastest growing township in Huntingdon County.-History:...
in Huntingdon County
Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
Huntingdon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. In 2010, its population was 45,913.Huntingdon County was created on September 20, 1787, from part of Bedford County. Its county seat is Huntingdon.-Geography:According to the U.S...
and becomes Pennington Road, running through wooded areas with some fields and development and passing through Stover. PA 550/PA 45 Truck continues through agricultural areas with occasional trees ans residences before running through more woodland with some homes. The road heads through a mix of farmland and woods as it comes to the residential community of Warriors Mark, intersecting PA 350
Pennsylvania Route 350
Pennsylvania Route 350 is an long state highway located in Huntingdon, Blair, and Centre counties in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at PA 45 in Franklin Township...
. At this intersection, PA 45 Truck turns to the southeast to join PA 350 and PA 550 becomes Centre Lane, heading into more agricultural areas with some trees and homes. The route turns to the northwest before making a turn to the northeast onto Halfmoon Valley Road, continuing through more rural areas.
Centre County
PA 550 enters Halfmoon TownshipHalfmoon Township, Pennsylvania
Halfmoon Township is a township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,357 at the 2000 census.-History:...
in Centre County
Centre County, Pennsylvania
Centre County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 153,990....
and continues northeast through an agricultural valley with some residences. The road passes through farmland with a few woods and some residential subdivisions as it heads through the communities of Centennial and Stormstown
Stormstown, Pennsylvania
Stormstown is a census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. The route heads into Patton Township
Patton Township, Pennsylvania
Patton Township is a township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 15,311 at the 2010 census, which is a 34.1% increase from the 2000 census...
and becomes Buffalo Run Road, passing through a mix of farmland and housing developments before heading into wooded areas. In Buffalo Run, PA 550 turns to the east and intersects Atherton Street before passing under I-99
Interstate 99
Interstate 99 is an intrastate Interstate Highway located in central Pennsylvania in the United States. The southern terminus of the route is at exit 146 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike north of Bedford, where the road continues south as U.S. Route 220 . The northern terminus is at...
/US 220/US 322
U.S. Route 322 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 322 is a U.S. highway running from Cleveland, Ohio east to Atlantic City, New Jersey. In the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, the route runs from the Ohio border in West Shenango Township southeast to the Commodore Barry Bridge over the Delaware River in Chester, at which point the route...
. The road continues through a mix of agricultural and wooded areas with homes, heading through Waddle
Waddle, Pennsylvania
Waddle is a populated place in Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, about 3 miles northwest of State College, and located on Buffalo Run Road .-References:...
. Farther northeast, the route runs through more rural areas, passing through the community of Briarly. Upon reaching Fillmore, PA 550 crosses into Benner Township
Benner Township, Pennsylvania
Benner Township is a township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area...
and runs through more farm fields with occasional areas of residences. The road passes to the north of Bellefonte Airport before heading past housing developments and running through woods, crossing Spring Creek.
The route heads into Spring Township
Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania
Spring Township is a township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area...
and becomes West Water Street, passing homes in the community of Bush Addition and turning east. PA 550 intersects PA 150
Pennsylvania Route 150
Pennsylvania Route 150 is a 41.10-mile-long highway in Central Pennsylvania. Its northern terminus is at U.S. Route 220 in Avis, Pennsylvania...
and turns northeast to join that route on Willowbank Street, heading into Bellefonte
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Bellefonte is a borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It lies about twelve miles northeast of State College and is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. The road becomes South Water Street and passes residences and a few businesses, crossing a Nittany and Bald Eagle Railroad
Nittany and Bald Eagle Railroad
The Nittany and Bald Eagle Railroad is a short line railroad that operates of track in Blair, Centre, and Clinton counties in Pennsylvania in the United States. It is part of the North Shore Railroad System....
line and curving to the north. PA 550 splits from PA 150 by turning east onto West High Street and passing through the commercial downtown. The route intersects PA 144
Pennsylvania Route 144
Pennsylvania Route 144 is a state highway located in the US state of Pennsylvania, covering a distance of 109.3 miles . The southern terminus is located at U.S. Route 322 in Potter Township while the northern terminus is located at U.S. Route 6 in Galeton.- History :PA 144 was first designated by...
and turns south to follow that route along South Allegheny Street. PA 550 splits from PA 144 by turning east onto East Bishop Street, where it is lined with several homes. Farther east, the road gains a center left-turn lane and heads into commercial areas. The route becomes two lanes again and the name changes to Zion Road as it passes homes and businesses, crossing back into Spring Township. PA 550 becomes a divided highway
Divided Highway
Divided Highway is a compilation album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 2003. . All tracks are taken from the albums Cycles and Brotherhood .-Track listing:...
as it reaches an interchange with I-99/US 220/PA 26
Pennsylvania Route 26
Pennsylvania Route 26 is a highway in the south-central area of Pennsylvania. Its northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 150 northwest of Howard, Pennsylvania; its southern terminus is at the Maryland state line near Barnes Gap in Union Township...
. Past this, the road heads through areas of farmland with some residential and commercial development. The route continues through open agricultural areas with some areas of housing developments, entering Walker Township
Walker Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania
Walker Township is a township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,299 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
. Here, PA 550 passes through Zion
Zion, Pennsylvania
Zion is a census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area...
and curves northeast, coming to its northern terminus at PA 64
Pennsylvania Route 64
Pennsylvania Route 64 is a long north–south state route located in central Pennsylvania. At its southern terminus in Spring Township, PA 64 continues north from where Pennsylvania Route 26 turns to join Interstate 99 and U.S. Route 220. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 150 in...
.
History
Route 550 was signed in 1928 and in 1929-1930, the route was constructed from PA 45Pennsylvania Route 45
Pennsylvania Route 45 or State Route 45 is an long state highway located in central Pennsylvania. PA 45 is called the Purple Heart Highway.The western terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 453 in the Morris Township near the community of Water Street...
to Stiver Road.