US Bridges

US 22 over Beaverdam Br Juniata Riv

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Hollidaysburg · Structure no. 000000000005536

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,885
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Beaverdam Br Juniata Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over Beaverdam Br Juniata Riv in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 74 years old, older 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 6 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 8,885 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,974 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesUS 22
CrossesBeaverdam Br Juniata Riv
LocationHollidaysburg
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.42764, -78.39714
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,885 (2024)
Projected traffic9,974 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over Beaverdam Br Juniata Riv built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 22 over Beaverdam Br Juniata Riv 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 over Beaverdam Br Juniata Riv carry?

About 8,885 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Beaverdam Br Juniata Riv?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Beaverdam Br Juniata Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.