US Bridges

US 22 over Blair Gap Run

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 0.56 Mile E. from SR 3012 · Structure no. 000000000044229

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,252
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Blair Gap Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22 over Blair Gap Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 16,252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,350 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesUS 22
CrossesBlair Gap Run
Location0.56 Mile E. from SR 3012
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.42441, -78.42986
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,252 (2024)
Projected traffic16,350 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over Blair Gap Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 over Blair Gap 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 over Blair Gap Run carry?

About 16,252 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Blair Gap Run?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Blair Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.