US Bridges

US 22 over Pa 160

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Over Pa 160 · Structure no. 000000000008344

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

About this bridge

US 22 over Pa 160 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22 over Pa 160 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 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 21,256 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,530 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesPa 160
LocationOver Pa 160
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.47534, -78.73884
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over Pa 160 built?

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

What condition is US 22 over Pa 160 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 over Pa 160 carry?

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

How long is US 22 over Pa 160?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Pa 160?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.