US Bridges

US22 Wbl & Ramp over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mile West of TR 53 · Structure no. 000000000008355

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,512
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US22 Wbl & Ramp over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US22 Wbl & Ramp over Norfolk Southern RR in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 42 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 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 10,512 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,716 by 2032. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS22 Wbl & Ramp
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.2 Mile West of TR 53
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44947, -78.60331
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,512 (2023)
Projected traffic12,716 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US22 Wbl & Ramp over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US22 Wbl & Ramp over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does US22 Wbl & Ramp over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 10,512 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US22 Wbl & Ramp over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US22 Wbl & Ramp over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.