US Bridges

T436 Cooney Road over US 22

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 Mile West of TR 53 · Structure no. 000000000008352

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
758
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T436 Cooney Road over US 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T436 Cooney Road over US 22 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT436 Cooney Road
CrossesUS 22
Location1.4 Mile West of TR 53
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.45801, -78.62368
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2024)
Projected traffic615 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T436 Cooney Road over US 22 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is T436 Cooney Road over US 22 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does T436 Cooney Road over US 22 carry?

About 758 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T436 Cooney Road over US 22?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns T436 Cooney Road over US 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.