US Bridges

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

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.W.Of Altoona · Structure no. 000000000005529

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,902
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 Wbl over SR 8004 (22 / 764 Ramps) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22 Wbl 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 9,902 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,247 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22 Wbl
CrossesSR 8004 (22 / 764 Ramps)
Location1.5 Mi.W.Of Altoona
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44122, -78.43539
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,902 (2024)
Projected traffic10,247 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Wbl 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 Wbl 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 Wbl over SR 8004 (22 / 764 Ramps) carry?

About 9,902 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.