US Bridges

US 22 over SR 8004

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mile East of US 219 · Structure no. 000000000008343

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,256
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over SR 8004 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22 over SR 8004 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 65 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 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 21,256 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,530 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22
CrossesSR 8004
Location1.3 Mile East of US 219
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47468, -78.74331
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,256 (2024)
Projected traffic22,530 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over SR 8004 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 22 over SR 8004 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 SR 8004 carry?

About 21,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over SR 8004?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over SR 8004?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.