US Bridges

US 22 Ebl over SR 8004 (22 / 764 Ramps)

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.W.Of Altoona · Structure no. 000000000005525

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,044
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 Ebl over SR 8004 (22 / 764 Ramps) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22 Ebl over SR 8004 (22 / 764 Ramps) in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 43 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 10,044 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,641 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22 Ebl
CrossesSR 8004 (22 / 764 Ramps)
Location1.5 Mi.W.Of Altoona
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44415, -78.44488
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,044 (2024)
Projected traffic11,641 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 Ebl over SR 8004 (22 / 764 Ramps) built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 22 Ebl over SR 8004 (22 / 764 Ramps) 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 US 22 Ebl over SR 8004 (22 / 764 Ramps) carry?

About 10,044 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 22 Ebl over SR 8004 (22 / 764 Ramps)?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 Ebl over SR 8004 (22 / 764 Ramps)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.