US Bridges

US 22 over Howells Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mile East of SR 2013 · Structure no. 000000000008345

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Howells Run is a concrete tee beam carrying US 22 over Howells Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 25,840 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,168 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22
CrossesHowells Run
Location0.2 Mile East of SR 2013
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47803, -78.72044
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,840 (2024)
Projected traffic21,168 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over Howells Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 22 over Howells Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 over Howells Run carry?

About 25,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Howells Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Howells Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.