US Bridges

US 22 over Gillans Run

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.N.Of Duncansville · Structure no. 000000000005532

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,107
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Gillans Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22 over Gillans Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,107 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,982 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesGillans Run
Location.5 Mi.N.Of Duncansville
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.42942, -78.43959
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,107 (2024)
Projected traffic12,982 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over Gillans Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 over Gillans Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 over Gillans Run carry?

About 11,107 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Gillans Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Gillans Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.